Monitor Technician (Telemetry)

Alton Memorial Hospital; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telemetry training provided

Collaborative team environment

Career growth opportunities within BJC

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician (Telemetry) to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, report critical changes to clinicians, and support unit operations. You will serve as a communication link for patients, families, and caregivers, contributing to patient safety on a 32-bed telemetry unit.

Position offers 36 hours per week with 12-hour shifts (day and night options). Comprehensive telemetry training and a collaborative team environment are provided, with potential career

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Healthcare, telemetry, EMS, PCT, unit secretary, or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports and demonstrates the continuous improvements of quality and service.
• Observes, reports, and documents patient‘s cardiac rhythm.
• Ensures that cardiac monitoring equipment is functioning appropriately.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Telemetry experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Monitor Technician (Telemetry)

Join the team at Alton Memorial Hospital and play a vital role in patient safety. As a Monitor Technician, you will monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, communicate critical changes to clinical staff, support unit operations, and serve as a key communication resource for patients, families, and caregivers.

What We Offer:

• 36 hours/week with 12-hour shifts
• Day and night shift opportunities
• Comprehensive telemetry training provided
• Collaborative team environment
• Career growth opportunities within BJC

Ideal Candidates Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Healthcare, telemetry, EMS, PCT, unit secretary, or customer service experience preferred

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24‑hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The telemetry unit is a 32 bed unit, with all private rooms. Patients are under continuous cardiac monitoring with clinical conditions that need closer observation and care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Assists with long term monitoring vital to patient care in the observation of patients with cardiac arrhythmia, suspected arrhythmia, drug intervention per floor with need for observation, and potential of life threatening cardiac events. Initiates first response and responders to at risk patients.

Responsibilities

• Supports and demonstrates the continuous improvements of quality and service.
• Observes, reports, and documents patient‘s cardiac rhythm.
• Ensures that cardiac monitoring equipment is functioning appropriately.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Experience

Preferred Requirements

2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• ECG Rhythm Interpretation

Benefits And Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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