Telemetry Monitor Technician - Permian Cardiology

Midland Health; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Midland Health is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician responsible for monitoring patient cardiac monitors and notifying medical staff of any abnormalities. The position requires strong monitoring skills and the ability to manage telemetry equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, with an associate's degree preferred, demonstrating both analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to monitor and notify staff of abnormal heart rhythms.
• Competency in using telemetry monitoring equipment.
• High school diploma required, associate's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring cardiac rhythms and notifying staff of any changes.
• Manage telemetry equipment and supplies.
• Complete competency exam as required.

Skills

Monitoring cardiac rhythms

Using telemetry equipment

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher preferred

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides nurse/clinician with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythm. Monitors heart rhythm patterns to detect, record, and report normal/abnormal heart patterns, normal/abnormal ECG interval measurements and proper/improper pacemaker or implantable defibrillator function utilizing telemetry equipment.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM 0 5:00 PM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns and prior variances.
• Observes cardiac monitor and notifies the nursing and/or medical staff of any abnormal heart rhythm variances.
• Manages telemetry equipment and supplies.
• Must successfully complete a competency examination as defined by department competency requirements for Telemetry Monitor Technicians.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associates degree or higher preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:· Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.