Centralized Monitor Tech | 24 hours per week | Telemetry

Great River Health; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Matching retirement programs

Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Job summary

Great River Health is seeking a Telemetry Technician to centrally monitor patient data and telemetry alarms, ensuring timely communication with the care team for optimal patient care.

You will observe vital signs, identify abnormalities, coordinate with nursing staff, maintain equipment, and document telemetry observations. A HS diploma or GED and completion of Basic Dysrhythmia are required, with 1–3 years’ telemetry or patient monitoring experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completed Basic Dysrhythmia Course.
• Entry-level medical technology experience preferred (<1 year).
• Telemetry/patient monitoring experience preferred (1–3 years).
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Telemetry monitoring preferred.
• Strong data interpretation, attention to detail, problem solving and communication.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Critical thinking and equipment maintenance.
• Accurate documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient vital signs using telemetry equipment.
• Identify and report abnormalities in telemetry data to healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure appropriate patient care interventions.
• Maintain telemetry equipment and ensure its proper functioning.
• Document relevant patient data and telemetry observations.
• Participate in training sessions to stay updated with telemetry technology.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Interpretation

Critical Thinking

Communication

Medical Terminology

Problem Solving

Equipment Maintenance

Documentation

Education

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Basic Dysrhythmia Course

Tools

Telemetry Equipment

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage: From $18.89 per hour

Job Details: Scheduled Hours: 6:30am - 7:00pm, every other weekend

Job Description

Central Monitoring of telemetry data involves continuous observation and analysis of vital signs and patient data to ensure optimal patient care. Central Monitor Telemetry Technician is responsible for accurately interpreting telemetry data, promptly identifying abnormalities and coordinating with health professionals to address patient needs.

What you will do

• Monitor patient vital signs using telemetry equipment
• Identify and report abnormalities in telemetry data to healthcare professionals
• Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure appropriate patient care interventions
• Maintain telemetry equipment and ensure its proper functioning
• Document relevant patient data and telemetry observations
• Participate in training sessions to remain updated with telemetry technology

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Course
• Preferred less than 1 year Entry-level experience in medical technology
• Preferred 1-3 years Experience in telemetry or patient monitoring
• Preferred less than 1 year Experience in a healthcare setting
• Preferred Telemetry Monitoring
• Data Interpretation
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Medical Terminology
• Critical Thinking
• Equipment Maintenance
• Documentation

Telemetry Technician will monitor and be responsible for a ratio of no more than 1:44 patients. Must have successfully completed the Basic Dysrhythmia Course within 12 weeks of hire.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are an equal-opportunity employer.