Cardiac ICU Telemetry Technician

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Monitor Technician to maintain observation of cardiac monitor consoles and support telemetry operations. The role emphasizes timely alarm response, accurate strip documentation, and contributing to patient satisfaction and throughput in the Cardiac Surgery ICU.

Requirements include a high school diploma (EKG preferred) and potential Dysrhythmia testing; prior monitor tech or healthcare experience is preferred, with strong English

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EKG certification preferred.
• Must pass the Dysrhythmia test within 60 days of employment unless exempt.
• 1 year monitor technician experience preferred.
• 1 year healthcare experience preferred.
• 1 year medical terminology experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills.
• Verbal and written communication required.
• Remains calm under emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms.
• Perform telemetry monitoring.
• Alert nurse to alarms resulting from rhythm changes.
• Alert staff to respond to equipment or reception alarms (e.g. leads off, low battery).
• Print and document strip assessments every four hours, on admission, during a code, upon request and as rhythms/rates change.
• Actively demonstrate responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG certification preferred

Dysrhythmia test requirement

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Monitor Technician to maintain observation of cardiac monitor consoles and support telemetry operations. The role emphasizes timely alarm response, accurate strip documentation, and contributing to patient satisfaction and throughput in the Cardiac Surgery ICU.

Requirements include a high school diploma (EKG preferred) and potential Dysrhythmia testing; prior monitor tech or healthcare experience is preferred, with strong English