Monitor Technician-Roanoke Chowan (Medical Surgical)

ECU Health; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is seeking a Telemetry Technician to provide safe, expert observation of telemetry monitors and to assist in rhythm identification for timely nurse action. The role emphasizes accurate charting of cardiac rhythms in patient records and collaboration with nursing staff.

Responsibilities include identifying arrhythmias, reporting rhythm changes, and contributing to quality initiatives while maintaining equipment and documentation for patients on telemetry.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver Certification.
• Completion of a rhythm identification training program within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Document factual, accurate, complete, timely, legal information about cardiac rhythms in the patient records.
• Demonstrates knowledge to observe cardiac rhythms appropriate to the patient population.
• Identify life-threatening arrhythmias or changes in patient rhythm and notify the Nurse accordingly.
• Report changes in patient cardiac rhythm to the Nurse.
• Participate in quality initiatives and improve service delivery.

Skills

Rhythm identification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Telemetry Technician provides safe, expedient, cost-effective constant visual observation of the telemetry monitor on the unit.

A Telemetry Technician participates in cardiac rhythm identification and notification to the assigned Nurse for appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Telemetry Technicians are required to document in the electronic and/or paper medical record factual, accurate, complete, timely, legal information regarding cardiac rhythms for the patients on telemetry.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide observation of cardiac rhythms appropriate to the patient population.

Participates in the identification of life threatening arrhythmias or changes in the patient cardiac rhythm and patient alarms.

Participates in the reporting to with the Nurse regarding any changes in the patient cardiac rhythm.

Continually seeks to improve quality of services provided and actively participates in unit‑based as well as hospital and/or quality initiatives.

Maintains, tracks and cleans transmitters, cables, monitors, etc. after each patient use.

Minimum Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent GED.

American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver Certification.

Completion of a rhythm identification training program within 30 days.

Other Information

Location: ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Hospital: Surgical Medical

Shift Requirements: Night

Hours: Full-time

Weekends: Yes

ECU Health

About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114‑bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15‑bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.