Nursing Monitor Technician

Advocate Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Concord, NC seeks a telemetry monitor technician to establish continuous monitoring and ensure equipment operates correctly. You will promptly communicate rhythm changes and maintain dysrhythmia knowledge in daily practice.

The role requires a high school diploma and completion of a dysrhythmia course with testing within the first week of hire, contributing to safe, efficient patient care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Complete an approved dysrhythmia course during first week of hire and must pass a dysrhythmia test during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and document continuous telemetry monitoring.
• Ensure monitoring equipment functions correctly.
• Communicate dysrhythmias or rhythm changes promptly to the care team.
• Maintain knowledge and skills related to dysrhythmia monitoring.
• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Support age/developmental appropriate care per guidelines.
• Promote efficient use of fiscal resources.

Skills

Dysrhythmias knowledge

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Ensures continuous telemetry monitoring is established and documentation is maintained.
• Ensures monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.
• Ensures dysrhythmias or rhythm changes are communicated timely.
• Maintains knowledge and skills related to dysrhythmia monitoring.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.
• Supports provision of age/developmental appropriate care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.
• Promotes efficient use of fiscal resources.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Certification / Registration / License: Successful completion of an approved dysrhythmia course during first week of hire and must pass dysrhythmia test during first week of orientation.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of various dysrhythmias
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Physical abilities testing required.