Monitor Technician

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a Monitor Technician to observe and interpret patient heart rhythms via telemetry. This full-time, night-shift role supports the telemetry unit with early detection of abnormalities and timely escalation to the healthcare team.

Responsibilities include monitoring ECG/EKG, documenting findings, and ensuring equipment is functioning correctly. Requires HS diploma, Dysrhythmia certificate within 30 days, and BLS certification; healthcare

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or related experience.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required and maintained.
• Six months of healthcare or Monitor Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring and interpretation of ECG/EKG rhythms from telemetry monitors.
• Identify normal vs abnormal patterns (arrhythmias) and document findings.
• Promptly notify nurses/physicians of significant rhythm or vital changes; escalate if life-threatening.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry equipment and electrodes.
• Ensure reliable signal transmission and fix issues with connections or devices.
• Record telemetry readings in the medical record and generate rhythm strips for review.
• Verify that lab tests and radiology orders are in place and completed.
• May provide direct patient care under RN supervision when CNA duties are involved.

Skills

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Clinical teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Employment Type : Full Time

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00p to 7:00a

Location : Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Monitor Technician , sometimes referred to as our Telemetry Monitor Technician (Tech) or Tele Monitor Tech. A Tele Monitor Tech will be responsible for observing and interpreting patients’ heart rhythms and other vital data transmitted by telemetry equipment. This role is crucial for identifying and alerting the medical team to any abnormalities or critical changes in a patient’s cardiac or health status. The Monitor Technician detects early warning signs of cardiac events, ensuring timely intervention, and improving patient outcomes in our telemetry unit.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac monitoring, observe and interpret heart rhythms (ECG/EKG) displayed on telemetry monitors
• Recognize normal and abnormal cardiac patterns, such as arrhythmias, and document findings
• Notify nurses or physicians of any significant changes in a patient’s heart rhythm or vital signs promptly, elevate critical issues (e.g., life-threatening) immediately
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry equipment, including electrodes and monitors
• Ensure proper signal transmission and resolve issues with poor connections or faulty equipment
• R ecord telemetry readings in the patient’s medical record for documentation and review, generate rhythm strips for analysis by the medical team
• Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done
• Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience in healthcare or as Monitor Technician

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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