Monitor Technician

Lifepoint Health; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Monitor Technician. The role involves telemetry monitoring under the supervision of an RN on three floors, continual surveillance of multiple monitors, and timely reporting of significant arrhythmias.

High school diploma required; Handle with Care training within 6 months. We offer wellness programs and professional development; PRN shifts with opportunities to contribute to patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Handle with Care class to be completed within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, performs telemetry monitoring.
• Continual surveillance of multiple monitors on three nursing floors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Prints rhythm strips and delivers to appropriate floor.
• Maintains rhythm logs.
• Tests equipment for proper operation; reports issues to supervisor.
• Complies with LifePoint Code of Conduct and policies.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient surveillance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Monitor Technician

Shift: PRN

Your experience matters:

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Monitor Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

About us

Starr Regional Medical Center's Athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility, outpatient rehabilitation services and physician practices.

How you'll contribute

AMonitor Technicianwho excels in this role:

• Under the supervision of an RN, this person performs telemetry monitoring.
• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors for three nursing floors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient. physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Print out rhythm strips and deliver them to the appropriate nursing floor.
• Maintain rhythm logs.
• Test equipment for proper working order.
• Report any equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant company and division policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
• Handle with Care class must be completed with 6 months of hire/transfer.

Why join us:

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement:

Starr Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.