TECH - MONITOR

STHS McAllen; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

STHS McAllen is seeking a Monitor Technician to oversee cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized unit. You will work with a wireless network, maintaining proficiency and promptly reporting any abnormalities. The role requires flexibility to work every other weekend and on holidays, including overtime and on-call status.

AHA-compliant BLS certification and initial dysrhythmia training are required. High School diploma or GED is required, with six months to one year of prior experience

Qualifications

• Six months to one year of previous telemetry monitoring experience preferred.
• Must complete dysrhythmia course prior to orientation.
• BLS certification must be current and in accordance with AHA guidelines.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized location via wireless network.
• Maintain performance skills and ensure timely reporting of any abnormal findings.
• Routinely work every other weekend, holidays, overtime, and on-call/call-back status.

Skills

Experience

Dysrhythmia course

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification

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

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• 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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