TECH - MONITOR

South Texas Health System; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking a Monitor Technician to monitor patients' cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized unit using a wireless network. The role requires dedication to on-call shifts and may include weekend and holiday coverage, overtime, and call-back status as needed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a dysrhythmia course before orientation ends, and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Dysrhythmia course must be completed prior to orientation.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• 6–12 months or more of previous telemetry/healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized location via wireless network.
• Maintain performance skills and accuracy in telemetry monitoring.
• Routinely work weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call/call-back as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Basic Computer Skills

Experience 6-12 months

Education

High School diploma / GED

Dysrhythmia course

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring patients'cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized location in the unit through a wireless network. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works every other weekend, holidays, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

Qualifications

• Candidate must complete dysrhythmia course prior to completion of orientation.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.
• Basic Computer Skills preferred.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year previous experience preferred.

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