Entry-Level Telemetry Monitor Technician

CO043 Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking a Monitor Technician under the supervision of a RN to monitor, interpret, and report cardiac rhythms for telemetry patients. You will identify rhythm deviations, notify the nurse, and initiate emergency responses when needed.

The role requires ECG/EKG competency, BLS certification, and a minimum of six months of monitor technician experience, with certification in ECG/EKG interpretation.

Qualifications

• ECG/EKG interpretation competency required.
• Minimum six months of Monitor Technician experience or extern program.
• Monitor Technician certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Document ECG tracings on telemetry monitors.
• Identify arrhythmias and signs of patient deterioration.
• Activate emergency or rapid response for lethal arrhythmia or cardiac arrest.
• Record and update patient telemetry readings and logs.
• Operate and monitor ECG systems and dysrhythmia detection.
• Report changes to nursing staff or supervisor.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring & interpretation

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Patient safety

Education

Electrocardiogram Competency

BLS Certification

Monitor Technician Extern program completion

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking a Monitor Technician under the supervision of a RN to monitor, interpret, and report cardiac rhythms for telemetry patients. You will identify rhythm deviations, notify the nurse, and initiate emergency responses when needed.

The role requires ECG/EKG competency, BLS certification, and a minimum of six months of monitor technician experience, with certification in ECG/EKG interpretation.