Monitor Tech | Telemetry Unit | Night Shift

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Telemetry Monitor Technician role involves real-time observation of adult telemetry patients to ensure accurate rhythm surveillance. The technician follows established procedures for rhythm observation and diligent documentation to support positive cardiac outcomes.

Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (36 hours per week). The position requires high school completion, BLS, and a dysrhythmia course within two weeks, with weight given to CNA experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CNA listing in North Carolina or monitor technician experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• Successful completion of an approved EKG/dysrhythmia course within the first 2 weeks of hire; must pass dysrhythmia test.
• Secretarial/clerical experience preferred with knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must posses excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate cardiac rhythm surveillance through continuous monitoring of adult telemetry patients.
• Follow standard procedures for rhythm observation and documentation which contributes to positive patient outcomes for cardiac monitored patients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

CNA listing (preferred)

BLS

EKG/dysrhythmia course (within 2 weeks)

Job description

The Telemetry Monitor Technician provides accurate cardiac rhythm surveillance through continuous monitoring of adult telemetry patients. Follows a standard procedure for rhythm observation and documentation which contributes to positive patient outcomes for cardiac monitored patients.

Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (36 hours per week)

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Listing as a CNA in North Carolina or previous monitor technician experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• Successful completion of an approved EKG/dysrythmia course within the first 2 weeks of hire; must pass dysrhythmia test.
• Secretarial/clerical experience preferred with knowledge of medical terminology.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must posses excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Physical Demands

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass a basic FIT test to include bending, stooping, standing and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry 30 pounds.

Reports To:

Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Nurse Director, Assistant Nurse Director, Administrative Nurse Supervisor, Assistant Vice President of Nursing, and Vice President of Nursing.