Monitor Tech

Monitor Technician

We are seeking a Monitor Technician, sometimes referred to as our Telemetry Monitor Technician (Tech) or Tele Monitor Tech. A Tele Monitor Tech will be responsible for observing and interpreting patients' heart rhythms and other vital data transmitted by telemetry equipment. This role is crucial for identifying and alerting the medical team to any abnormalities or critical changes in a patient's cardiac or health status. The Monitor Technician detects early warning signs of cardiac events, ensuring timely intervention, and improving patient outcomes in our telemetry unit.

Responsibilities

Cardiac monitoring, observe and interpret heart rhythms (ECG/EKG) displayed on telemetry monitors

Recognize normal and abnormal cardiac patterns, such as arrhythmias, and document findings

Notify nurses or physicians of any significant changes in a patient's heart rhythm or vital signs promptly, escalate critical issues (e.g., life-threatening) immediately

Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry equipment, including electrodes and monitors

Ensure proper signal transmission and resolve issues with poor connections or faulty equipment Record telemetry readings in the patient's medical record for documentation and review, generate rhythm strips for analysis by the medical team

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, or related experience, required

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current

Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

Six months previous experience in healthcare or as a Monitor Technician

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

Employment Status

Full Time

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Days

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