Full-Time Telemetry & EMU Monitor Technician

UF Health Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking a Monitor/EMU Tech to continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and EKG rhythms for patients, promptly notifying the RN of significant changes. The role includes producing rhythm strips, maintaining equipment, and observing Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) patients for seizure activity, documenting findings, and ensuring devices are stocked and functioning.

Qualifications include a GED or High School Diploma, and completing an EKG/Dysrhythmia course within set

Qualifications

• Required: GED or High School Diploma.
• Must complete an EKG/Dysrhythmia course within 90 days of hire and within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and EKG rhythms for assigned patients.
• Recognize and identify cardiac dysrhythmias and other significant rhythm changes.
• Notify the RN immediately of pertinent changes in heart rate or rhythm.
• Produce and maintain telemetry rhythm strips for patient documentation.
• Inventory, troubleshoot, and maintain telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Observe EMU testing for seizure activity and document findings.
• Notify RN of observed seizure activity or significant events.
• Ensure EMU monitoring equipment is maintained and stocked.
• Support continuous patient monitoring with accurate documentation.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

EKG rhythm interpretation

Seizure activity observation

Medical terminology

Ethical and legal responsibilities

Education

GED or High School Diploma

PCA/Medic Corpsman/Nursing student (preferred)

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Central monitor bank

Bedside telemetry units

Job description

UF Health Jacksonville is seeking a Monitor/EMU Tech to continuously monitor cardiac telemetry and EKG rhythms for patients, promptly notifying the RN of significant changes. The role includes producing rhythm strips, maintaining equipment, and observing Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) patients for seizure activity, documenting findings, and ensuring devices are stocked and functioning.

Qualifications include a GED or High School Diploma, and completing an EKG/Dysrhythmia course within set