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Monitor Technician

Riverview Regional Medical Center

Gadsden, ALFull-timePosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Location
Gadsden, AL
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate, requiredBLS Certification, required

Job overview

The Monitor Technician observes and interprets heart rhythms and other vital data transmitted by telemetry equipment, identifying abnormalities and alerting the medical team to critical changes. The role supports timely intervention in the telemetry unit. The position is full-time with 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. A current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate is required within 30 days of hire, and BLS certification is required upon hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cardiac Monitoring, nice to haveECG Interpretation, nice to haveTelemetry Equipment Troubleshooting, nice to haveSignal Transmission, nice to haveMedical Record Documentation, nice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Related Experience, requiredDysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate, requiredBLS Certification, requiredSix Months Healthcare or Monitor Technician Experience, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00p to 7:00a

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • 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

  • Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done

*Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience

  • 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 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 Nights 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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