MT, Telemetry, FT, Days

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe telemetry monitors, identify normal and abnormal EKG patterns, and promptly notify nursing staff. The role emphasizes accuracy in alarms, documentation, and ongoing education, supporting high standards of patient safety and care.

The position requires English proficiency, basic computer skills, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• Monitor technician experience or successful completion of AdventHealth Monitor Technician training program or equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.
• Proficiency in the English language.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Pleasant telephone manner and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with patients/public in potentially difficult situations.
• Completion of basic arrhythmias identification course in orientation.
• Good oral, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to continuously prioritize multiple duties.
• Familiar with medical terminology and arrhythmia identification.
• Ability to quickly learn and successfully complete a competency skill check off list within 90 days of employment.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible workweek including weekends, nights, and overtime as required.
• Customer service skills.
• Demonstrates specialized knowledge of hospital nursing practices, telemetry monitor, and infection control procedures.
• Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care addressing the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of patient populations served within the department.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Accurate typing skills.
• Neat and legible handwriting.
• Successfully complete Virtual Patient Observation training.
• Verbal interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
• Keyboarding and basic clerical skills.
• Basic EKG class or equivalent knowledge.
• Medical terminology (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Observes monitors, recognizing and documenting normal and abnormal EKG patterns, and promptly notify nursing staff of any abnormalities.
• Maintains monitor alarms per policy, verifies alarms are audible every shift, and troubleshoots monitors as needed.
• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities, documenting and monitoring activities, and supporting departmental quality standards.
• Exhibits a desire to learn and upgrade skills, performing other duties to ensure smooth departmental operation.
• Maintains telemetry printout during cardiac arrest and as indicated.
• Ensures effective communication with the healthcare team regarding patient status and changes observed.
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring equipment is sanitized and stored.
• Participates in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

MS Office

Telephone etiquette

Communication

Arrhythmia knowledge

Typing

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Details

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 9395 CROWN CREST BLVD City: PARKER State: Colorado Postal Code: 80138

Job Description

Demonstrates behavior that aligns with the company's core values. Documents in accordance with department policy and maintain telemetry logbook. Observes monitors, recognizing and documenting normal and abnormal EKG patterns, and promptly notify nursing staff of any abnormalities. Maintains monitor alarms per policy, verifies that alarms are set and audible every shift, and troubleshoots monitors as needed. Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities, demonstrating accurate documentation and monitoring of activities, and supporting departmental quality standards and initiatives. Exhibits a desire to learn and upgrade skills, performing other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit. Maintains telemetry printout during cardiac arrest and as indicated. Ensures effective communication with the healthcare team regarding patient status and any changes observed. Assists in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring equipment is properly sanitized and stored. Participates in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices and departmental procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• [Required] Monitor technician experience or successful completion of AdventHealth Monitor Technician training program or equivalent.
• [Required] Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.
• [Required] Proficiency in the English language.
• [Required] Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• [Required] Pleasant telephone manner and organizational skills.
• [Required] Ability to work with patients/public in potentially difficult situations.
• [Required] Completion of basic arrhythmias identification course in orientation.
• [Required] Good oral, written, and communication skills.
• [Required] Ability to continuously prioritize multiple duties.
• [Required] Familiar with medical terminology and arrhythmia identification.
• [Required] Ability to quickly learn and successfully complete a competency skill check off list within 90 days of employment.
• [Required] Ability and willingness to work a flexible workweek including weekends, nights, and overtime as required.
• [Required] Customer service skills.
• [Required] Demonstrates a specialized level of knowledge and thorough understandings of practices/procedures related to hospital nursing practices, telemetry monitor, and infection control procedures.
• [Required] Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.
• [Required] Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and age-appropriate needs of the patient populations served within the department.
• [Required] Ability to communicate effectively.
• [Required] Accurate typing skills.
• [Required] Neat and legible handwriting.
• [Required] Successfully complete Virtual Patient Observation training.
• [Required] Verbal interpersonal skills.
• [Required] Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and follow verbal instructions.
• [Required] Keyboarding and basic clerical skills.
• [Required] Basic EKG class or equivalent knowledge.
• [Required]] Medical terminology [Preferred]

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Preferred]

Field of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• 1+ year of monitor tech experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Preferred]

Pay Range

$19.57 - $31.32

Equal Opportunity Statement

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Mission

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.