Monitor Tech - Central Monitoring Unit (Days)

Tanner Health; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanner Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to support telemetry monitoring for all telemetry patients on the unit in Carrollton, GA. The role includes issuing telemetry units, recognizing life-threatening arrhythmias, and performing the required clerical steps in the telemetry process.

Responsibilities include assisting with unit clerical activities, promoting patient safety, and responding to bed alarms and patient call lights in a timely manner, under supervision and in coordination with

Qualifications

• Completion of telemetry and cardiac arrhythmia class.
• Must pass arrhythmia test within 60 days of starting in role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry and issue telemetry units for continuous monitoring.
• Recognize life-threatening arrhythmias and discontinue telemetry when ordered.
• Assist with clerical activities on the unit and support the unit secretary when unavailable.
• Promote patient safety and falls prevention by answering call lights and monitoring bed alarms, ensuring appropriate response.

Skills

One year Monitor Tech experience

Arrhythmia knowledge

Clerical/telemetry processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Telemetry equipment knowledge

Job description

The Monitor Technician is responsible issuing telemetry units, for continuous monitoring of all telemetry patients,recognition of life threatning arrhythmias, discontinuation of telemetry when ordered, and the clerical steps involved in the telemetry process. Responsible for assisting with all clerical activities on the unit in conjunction with or in the absence of the unit secretary. Assists with promotion of patient safety and falls prevention on the unit by answering patient call lights and monitoring bed alarms and ascertaining appropriate response is initiated.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: One year of related experience. Requires a working knowledge of standard practices and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications

None Required

Supervision

No supervisory responsibility.

Qualifications

• Completion of telemetry and cardiac arrhythmia class. Must pass arrhythmia test within 60 days of starting in role.
• One year Monitor Tech experience at Tanner required or achievement of CRAT Certification (Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician) or NTA Certification (National Telemetry Association).
• External candidates with two (2) years monitor tech experience outside of Tanner or up to date CRAT or NTA certification will be eligible for level II on hire.