Monitor Tech FT McAllen

Horizon Health Corporation; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Health Corporation in the United States is seeking a Monitor Technician to oversee patients' cardiac telemetry from a centralized unit, ensuring timely alerts and accurate data interpretation. The role requires adapting to rotating shifts, including every other weekend and holidays, and being available for on-call status.

A high school diploma or GED, plus BLS certification and a dysrhythmia course, are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized location.
• Maintain performance skills and adherence to unit policies.
• Routinely works every other weekend, holidays, overtime, and/or on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift.

Skills

BLS certification

Dysrhythmia course

Basic computer skills

Patient monitoring experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

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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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Corporate Human Resources