Lead Telemetry Technician - Monitor Room - Multiple Shifts

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Telemetry Lead to supervise the Monitor Room team, ensuring safe, efficient patient monitoring across 3 twelve-hour shifts at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham.

You will coordinate shift operations, assign tasks, mentor staff, monitor compliance, and lead orientation and training to uphold high standards of care in a busy telemetry department. Join a nationally recognized health system with strong benefits and opportunities for professional growth within our mission-driven

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned staff in performing activities or tasks of the telemetry department.
• Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
• Serve as a technical or functional resource and perform similar duties with staff.
• Assign, monitor and review progress of work; monitor and report compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversee and evaluate orientation and training of assigned associates; may provide input in performance reviews.

Skills

Staff leadership

Telemetry operations

Shift coordination

Policy compliance

Staff training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Position Overview

• Department: Monitor Room
• Schedule: Multiple Shifts:
  • Full-Time Days, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Full-Time Nights, 3 12-Hour Shifts, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
• Work Location: UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Lead assigned staff in performing activities or tasks of the telemetry department.

• Lead or coordinate shift operations of assigned activities, resources, and/or associates.
• Serve as a technical or functional resource and perform similar duties with staff.
• Assign, monitor and review progress of work. Monitor and report compliance with policies and/or procedures.
• Oversee and evaluate orientation and training of assigned associates. May provide input in the review and evaluation of staff performance.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.