Monitor Technician II - Outpatient Cardiac Diagnostic Unit

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare leader in the region is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in providing exceptional patient care. In this vital role, you will be responsible for the continuous monitoring of EKGs, ensuring that any changes in heart rhythms are promptly reported to the nursing staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a legacy of quality and compassionate care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a cardiac arrhythmia interpretation program is required.
• Computer skills and training are necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EKG on multiple central station monitors continuously.
• Report changes in heart rhythms to clinical nurse immediately.

Skills

Cardiac arrhythmia interpretation

Computer skills

Telemetry monitoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of cardiac arrhythmia interpretation program

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.

Please submit your application & resume TODAY! We look forward to speaking with you.