Monitor Technician - PRN Nights

ScionHealth; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ScionHealth in Huntington, WV is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician who observes cardiac rhythms via telemetry equipment, reviews patient information to determine normal patterns, and detects variances to support timely clinical decisions.

You will monitor telemetry, remove and clean telemetry boxes at discharge, maintain accurate records, and promptly notify the RN or supervisor of rhythm changes, while ensuring proper setup of transmitters and wires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; preferred.
• Able to read, write and speak fluent English.
• Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry of patients for rhythm changes.
• Remove and clean telemetry boxes at discharge.
• Maintain accurate records of telemetry patients.
• Notify RN or supervisor of rhythm changes.
• Assign transmitters and wires and set up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients.
• Troubleshoot transmitters and wires and set 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 identification

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

This hospital is designed as a bridge in the continuum of care and is intended to provide intensive, specialized care for medically complex patients that require a longer treatment and recovery period. This hospital provides a committed and knowledgeable clinical team in a setting conducive to healing. Their goal is to treat the immediate and long-term needs of the patients with the goal of helping each patient reach the next level of well-being on their path to a full recovery.

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: 0%
• 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