Monitor Tech

Saint Vincent Hospital; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

Education opportunities

Health savings accounts

FSA programs

Employee Assistance

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA, is seeking a Telemetry Technician to set up and monitor patient telemetry per physician orders. You will calibrate equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure accurate data transmission to the RN throughout each shift.

You may also assist with phlebotomy duties and communicate alarms or rhythm changes promptly, contributing to safe patient care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Selects, sets-up, calibrates and adjusts monitoring equipment in accordance with physician orders.
• Ensures continued proper functioning of equipment; troubleshoots problems as identified.
• Collects, transmits, and documents patient data to the RN with correct interpretations and interval measurements.
• Maintains current monitored patients in the system and collaborates with nursing on alarm parameters.
• Reports alarms and rhythm changes to RN staff; screens and processes department calls.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as assigned.

Skills

Telemetry setup

Equipment calibration

Alarm management

Phlebotomy duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of EKG class

Familiar with medical terminology

Tools

Monitors & telemetry equipment

Job description

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.

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, $16.55 - $24.83 **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience,

• 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

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.