Monitor Tech FT McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in McAllen, TX, seeks a Monitor Technician to observe patients’ cardiac telemetry from a centralized unit via wireless networks. You will monitor readings, ensure timely alarms, and document findings per protocol.

This role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and basic computer skills, with dysrhythmia training preferred and 6 months to 1 year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Must complete a dysrhythmia course prior to orientation.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Six months to one year of telemetry or related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized unit via wireless network.
• Remain responsible for timely response to alarms and accurate documentation.
• Maintain performance skills and comply with hospital policies.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call status as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Dysrhythmia training

Basic computer skills

Experience (6–12 months) preferred

Telemetry monitoring

Education

High School diploma, GED or Higher Education

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:

• 1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• 2. 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:

• 1. Candidate must complete dysrhythmia course prior to completion of orientation.
• 2. 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.
• 3. Basic Computer Skills preferred.
• 3. Six (6) months to one (1) year previous experience preferred.

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