Monitor Technician PRN/Night

ScionHealth; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals in Muskogee, OK seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician to observe cardiac rhythms with telemetry equipment as part of a physician-led care team. The role supports physicians, nurses, and respiratory staff in caring for patients with complex conditions.

No prior experience required; must read, write and speak fluent English and maintain regular attendance. Current BLS and EKG interpretation skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.
• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms.
• Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry.
• Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.
• Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Fluent English

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Attention to detail

Regular attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

At Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals, patients receive acute care from a physician-led care team specializing in treating patients with complex conditions. Our attending physicians see their patients every day, and physicians with specialties in pulmonology, cardiology, infectious disease, and general surgery may also participate in your care. Our nurses are also experienced in treating complex conditions, and all nurses in high-acuity units are certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Additionally, patients with serious respiratory illnesses have 24/7 access to a respiratory therapist.

Job Summary

Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment. Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances. Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.

Essential Functions

• Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms.


• Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry.


• Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients.


• Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.


• Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered
  patients.


• Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.


• Stays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel:


• Must read, write and speak fluent English.


• Must have good and regular attendance.


• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.


• Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)

Licenses/Certification

• Current BLS certification.


• EKG certification preferred.

Experience

• No prior experience required