Monitor Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance and loan programs

Free gym memberships and well-being

Job summary

Maria Parham Health, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Monitor Tech to provide continuous surveillance of telemetry monitors and promptly identify arrhythmias or distress signals while ensuring proper equipment functioning. The role reports findings to nursing staff and supports patient care teams on site.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, with an Associate's Degree preferred, and completion of Handle with Care within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree preferred.
• Handle with Care (HWC) 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Job description

Your Experience Matters

Maria Parham Health 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 Tech 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.

How You'll Contribute

A Monitor Tech who excels in this role:

• 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.

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

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage -tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required; Associate's Degree Preferred
• Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer

EEOC Statement

" Maria Parham Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maria Parham Health 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.