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Location
Kansas City, MO
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Dysrhythmia Interpretation CertificateBLS (AHA) Certificate

Job overview

Prime Healthcare seeks a Monitor Technician to observe and interpret patient heart rhythms and vital data via telemetry equipment, identify abnormalities, alert the medical team, and ensure timely interventions, improving patient outcomes within the telemetry unit at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cardiac MonitoringECG/EKG InterpretationTelemetry Equipment OperationTroubleshooting Telemetry EquipmentPatient Record Documentation

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentDysrhythmia Interpretation CertificateBLS (AHA) CertificateSix Months Healthcare Experience or Monitor Technician Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 12-hour shifts

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

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: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf

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FacilitySt. Joseph Medical Center

LocationUS-MO-Kansas City

ID2026-283562

CategoryClinical Tech

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

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