Night EMU Monitor Tech: Telemetry & Seizure Observer

UF Health St. Johns; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Flagler Hospital in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Monitor/EMU Technician to continuously monitor EKG rhythms, produce rhythm strips, and manage EMU equipment. Responsibilities include recognizing dysrhythmias, notifying the nurse of changes, and documenting seizure activity for telemetry patients.

The role requires a GED or high school diploma, completion of an EKG/dysrhythmia course within 90 days, and relevant certification within 6 months. PRN schedule, on-site hospital setting.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma required.
• Must complete an EKG/Dysrhythmia course within 90 days of hire.
• Preferred: PCA, Medic Corpsman, or a nursing student who has completed first clinical rotation.
• Within 6 months of hire, attend unit-based courses related to the specialized area.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EKG rhythms and immediately notify the nurse of pertinent changes.
• Produce rhythm strips for telemetry patients.
• Inventory and maintain EMU equipment in the monitor bank and patient units.
• Observe EMU therapy patients, recognize seizure activity, and document it accordingly.
• Notify RN of seizure activity and maintain EMU equipment.

Skills

Read EKG rhythms

Telemetry patient monitoring

Medical terminology

Observation and documentation

Education

GED or high school diploma

EKG/Dysrhythmia course within 90 days

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

UF Health Flagler Hospital in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a Monitor/EMU Technician to continuously monitor EKG rhythms, produce rhythm strips, and manage EMU equipment. Responsibilities include recognizing dysrhythmias, notifying the nurse of changes, and documenting seizure activity for telemetry patients.

The role requires a GED or high school diploma, completion of an EKG/dysrhythmia course within 90 days, and relevant certification within 6 months. PRN schedule, on-site hospital setting.