Monitor Tech FT McAllen

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in McAllen, TX is seeking a Monitor Technician responsible for watching patients' cardiac telemetry from a central location via a wireless network. The role emphasizes accuracy, responsiveness, and adherence to standards, with weekend, holiday, overtime and on-call duties as part of the schedule.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and basic computer skills; six months to one year of healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Dysrhythmia course completed before orientation.
• BLS certification required.
• 6–12 months healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' cardiac telemetry from a centralized unit.
• Maintain performance skills and comply with all policies.
• Routinely work weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call when assigned.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Healthcare Experience

Dysrhythmia Course

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring patients’cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized location in the unit through a wireless network. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works every other weekend, holidays, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Qualifications

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must complete dysrhythmia course prior to completion of orientation.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider’s Program.
• Basic Computer Skills preferred.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year previous experience preferred.

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Corporate Human Resources