Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worcester is seeking a Telemetry Technician to manage monitoring equipment and record patient data. The role requires a high school diploma and completion of an EKG class. Candidates should be familiar with medical terminology. Expect to ensure the proper functioning of telemetry equipment while maintaining patient records and communicating effectively with nursing staff. Join us to provide quality healthcare within the community.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of EKG class.

Responsibilities

• Selects, sets up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders.
• Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems as identified.
• Collects, transmits, and documents pertinent patient data to the RN.
• Maintains current monitored patients in the system.
• Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff.

Skills

Familiar with medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well‑being of those we serve and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.

Our Story

We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969 we acquired four hospitals, additional care facilities and real estate for future development of hospitals. Over the years, we have grown in size, scope and capability, building homes in new markets and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.

Our Impact Today

Today, we are a leading health‑system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet’s operations include three businesses: our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by top‑notch medical specialists and service lines tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare‑focused revenue‑cycle management and value‑based care solutions.

Saint Vincent Hospital

Saint Vincent Hospital offers a whole new experience in health care. By combining our advanced, state‑of‑the‑art facility with our commitment to providing the best quality of life to the many members of our Worcester community, Saint Vincent Hospital excels at offering the best care in a friendly atmosphere. From our advanced heart and vascular services to our comprehensive orthopedics and rehabilitation programs, our robust surgical facility including Da Vinci robotic surgery and Cyberknife technology, and our comfortable and compassionate women & infants programs – you don’t have to travel far for high‑quality health care. We’re right here, in the heart of Worcester.

Onboarding Process

Candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre‑employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary

Responsible for the setup of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Selects, sets up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders.
• Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems as identified.
• Collects, transmits, and documents pertinent patient data to the RN with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change.
• Maintains current monitored patients in the system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients.
• Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff.
• Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors, and messages.
• Transcribes physician orders, enters tests, and treatment requests into system.
• Assembles and maintains patient medical records including posting of results.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experiences

• Successful completion of EKG class.
• Familiar with medical terminology.

Additional Information

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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