Telemetry Monitor Technician — Cardiac Rhythm Specialist

GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER is seeking a Special Care Unit Monitor Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms, enter Meditech orders, and provide limited patient care. You will report rhythm changes to nursing staff, maintain equipment, monitor vital signs, and assist with admissions and transfers as needed.

Responsibilities include answering call lights, stocking supplies, and assisting in the ER when required.

Qualifications

• Education must meet NM CNA certification or EMS license or Level I/II courses or MA experience.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• ECG rhythm recognition within 3 months of hire.
• PEARS (AHA) within 6 months of hire.
• Previous monitor tech experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret and post strips; alert RN/provider of abnormal parameters.
• Provide basic patient care and assist with ADLs.
• Enter orders and support admissions/transfers/discharges; assist with procedures.
• Maintain telemetry units and document vital signs and treatments.
• Answer phones, stock supplies, and assist with unit operations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New Mexico CNA certification

New Mexico EMS License

Level I and II courses from accredited nursing college

Two years of Medical Assistant experience

BLS (AHA) certification

ECG rhythm recognition within 3 months

PEARS (AHA) within 6 months

Job description

GILA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER is seeking a Special Care Unit Monitor Technician to monitor cardiac rhythms, enter Meditech orders, and provide limited patient care. You will report rhythm changes to nursing staff, maintain equipment, monitor vital signs, and assist with admissions and transfers as needed.

Responsibilities include answering call lights, stocking supplies, and assisting in the ER when required.