Telemetry Monitor Technician – Patient Care Support

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Monitor Tech to assist caregivers by monitoring cardiac rhythms and handling unit desk tasks. You will support telemetry monitoring and patient safety while adhering to hospital standards and policies.

This per diem role requires a high school diploma or GED, fluent English, and ability to learn ECG interpretation and monitor system operations. Onsite assignment in Lenoir Health care setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• No licensure or certification required.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be fluent in verbal and written English and able to learn ECG interpretation and monitor system procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to policies, procedures, safety plans and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates skills validated by the Monitor Technician competency checklist.
• Documents and interprets patient heart rhythms and rate using telemetry.
• Maintains patient safety by notifying the charge nurse of risk factors and following safety protocols.
• Exchanges routine information clearly in spoken and written form.
• Identifies arrhythmias or significant changes and reports to the assigned nurse promptly.
• Obtains six-second strips as needed and provides current strips to the charge nurse.
• Organizes work efficiently to optimize time, resources, and patient care quality.

Skills

English fluency

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a Monitor Tech to assist caregivers by monitoring cardiac rhythms and handling unit desk tasks. You will support telemetry monitoring and patient safety while adhering to hospital standards and policies.

This per diem role requires a high school diploma or GED, fluent English, and ability to learn ECG interpretation and monitor system operations. Onsite assignment in Lenoir Health care setting.