Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Worcester (MA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Career development

Résumé du poste

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA, is seeking a Telemetry Technician to support continuous patient monitoring on the unit. You will set up electrodes, run strips, and replace batteries as needed, ensuring accurate data and timely alerts.

Join a dedicated healthcare team with Tenet Healthcare, offering comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a collaborative work environment that prioritizes patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; EKG class completed; familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience with ECG monitoring and basic patient data collection is preferred.
• Ability to understand physician orders and monitor data accurately.

Responsabilités

• Set up and calibrate monitoring equipment per physician orders.
• Troubleshoot and ensure proper function of monitoring devices.
• Collect, transmit, and document patient data for RN review.
• Maintain updated patient monitors and coordinate alarm parameters.
• Acknowledge alarms and route calls and messages to RN staff.
• Perform phlebotomy duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Medical terminology

EKG training

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Overview

Saint Vincent Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Responsible for the setup of telemetry on physician orders by ensuring proper placement of electrodes, running strips, and replacing batteries as needed.

Responsibilities

• Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders.
• Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots equipment problems as identified.
• Collects, transmits, and documents pertinent patient data to the Registered Nurse (RN) with correct interpretations and interval measurements on each patient at required intervals every shift and with any significant rhythm change.
• Maintains current monitored patients in the system; confers with nursing staff to determine correct validation counts and alarm parameters for patients.
• Reports alarms and changes of rhythm to RN staff. Greets, screens and processes incoming unit/dept calls, patients, visitors, and messages.
• Performs phlebotomist duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience:
    • Successful completion of EKG class
    • Familiar with medical terminology

Organization Description

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like ourCyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program whichoffers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community. Join our team!

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