Monitor Technician II - CVMSICU PRN

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is seeking staff for telemetry monitoring and EKG surveillance. The role involves continuous central station monitoring of patient rhythms and reporting changes to the clinical nurse in charge.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma with arrhythmia interpretation training; preferred applicants have 1–2 years of relevant experience and basic computer/charting skills. TMH is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with arrhythmia interpretation training.
• Experience not required or preferred (1–2 years in related role).
• Basic computer skills and ability to use charting systems and monitoring software.

Responsibilities

• Continuous surveillance of EKG on central station monitors.
• Report changes in heart rhythms to the clinical nurse.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Cardiac arrhythmia interpretation program

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community.TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center


• Primary Stroke Center


• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care


• Pediatric Intensive Care


• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Job Summary:

Continuous surveillance of EKG on multiple central station monitors. Monitors heart rhythms of patients in special care units using telemetry equipment. Reports any changes in EKG rate or rhythm monitoring to clinical nurse.

Reports:

RN / Nurse Manager

Supervises:

None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of cardiac arrhythmia interpretation program and passing an in-depth arrhythmia-specific test using caliper measurements and evaluation of rhythm changes over time using full disclosure.

Required Experience:

• Minimum: No previous experience is necessary.


• Preferred: One (1) to two (2) years of job-related experience; must be able to recognize, evaluate, and interpret heart rhythm changes and perform the duties of a unit secretary. Computer skills/training required.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

None

If you are interested in becoming a part of TMH’s legacy of quality & compassionate healthcare, we want to know you.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.