Monitor Technician-Telemetry Full-Time 12-Hour Night Shift

UF Health; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Leesburg, FL seeks a Monitor Technician to manage patient monitoring and rhythm interpretation under supervision. The role involves admitting and discharging patients from the monitoring system, and communicating rhythms to nursing staff as needed.

Responsibilities include printing and interpreting rhythm strips, maintaining continuous telemetry, and handling billing inputs for telemetry charges per policy. Strong English communication and attention to detail are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Admit and discharge patients from the monitoring system.
• Communicate cardiac rhythms to nursing when requested or when changes occur.
• Print and interpret rhythm strips and file with Unit Secretary.
• Maintain continuous monitoring for patients on telemetry.
• Input billing for telemetry and related charges.

Skills

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Telemetry monitoring equipment

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the director and with the direct supervision of the Charge RN admits and discharges patients from the monitoring system; communicates cardiac rhythms to nursing when requested or when changes occur; prints and interprets rhythm strips, per policy. Rhythm strips are given to the Unit Secretary for filing. The monitor technician also maintains continuous monitoring for patients on cardiac telemetry; utilizing a high degree or critical thinking skills to both effectively and appropriately communicate, manage equipment, and alarm settings, per policy. Additional responsibilities include billing input for telemetry and/or other patient charges.

Qualifications

• Education:- High School Diploma/GED
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:- BLS
• Special Skills/Qualifications/Additional Training/Experience Required:- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English