Monitor Technician

Lifepoint Health; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health seeks a Monitor Technician to perform telemetry monitoring under the supervision of an RN. The role requires quick thinking, decisive action, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a high-stress environment.

The position emphasizes patient safety, routine equipment testing, and timely reporting of abnormal findings to nursing staff, with non-exempt, hourly employment and a high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to perform under stress and take appropriate action.
• Handle with Care (HWC) certification within 6 months of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Tests equipment for proper working order and reports problems to supervisor.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and relevant policies.

Skills

critical thinking

decisive judgment

minimal supervision

stressful environment

take appropriate action

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

05130 MONITOR TECH
Under the supervision of an RN, performs telemetry monitoring.
Reports to: Director of Critical Care Unit/Stepdown
FLSA: Non-exempt
Education: High school diploma or equivalent Required
License: N/A
Certifications: Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Essential Functions
Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
Non-Essential Functions
Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

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.