Telemetry Monitor Technician PRN

Parkland Medical Center; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Telemedicine services

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) plan with match

Education support and certification

Job summary

Parkland Medical Center, located in Derry, NH, seeks a Telemetry Monitor Technician PRN to join our telemetry unit and support cardiac monitoring across shifts. The role emphasizes accurate rhythm interpretation, prompt notification of concerns, and thorough documentation.

The ideal candidate has a BLS certification and at least 1 year of telemetry experience. This PRN position supports a 12-hour shift pattern with coverage needs, contributing to a high‑quality patient care team within a premier

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of start date.
• 1+ years of Telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs continuous observation of cardiac telemetry monitors according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Interprets, documents, and reports data from telemetry monitor systems.
• Uses proper leads for arrhythmia detections unless otherwise indicated; assists in optimal lead placement.
• Ensures appropriate heart rate and arrhythmia alarm limits; adjusts limits after validating parameters with responsible nurse and provider order.
• Prepares, runs, documents, and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.
• Notifies primary caregiver of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, pulse oximetry, signal interference or loss, lead connection issues, and need for assessment of patient.
• Initiates appropriate codes through emergency response channels immediately when life-threatening dysrhythmias occur.
• Answers telephone promptly with proper identification and relays all information appropriately, accurately, and professionally.
• Maintains an hourly log of each patient’s cardiac rate and rhythm as well as unit logs and other documentation systems as directed.
• Prepares shift report for telemetry technician shift handoff following department procedure, including baseline rhythm and any changes.
• Maintains telemetry equipment, including setup for patients, cleaning/disinfecting units after use, clearing and/or merging memory, coordinating equipment maintenance, and unit tracking and inventory.
• Maintains supply inventory for monitoring area.
• Acts as a resource for staff with remote telemetry patients.

Skills

BLS Certification

Telemetry Experience

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Telemetry Monitor Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkland Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Schedule

12-hour shifts, primary need is one, 7p-7a shift per week and then availability to coverage additional shifts as needed.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Monitor Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by maintaining close observation of patient electrocardiograph monitor output. The Telemetry Technician observes, interprets, and records cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station and alerts the designated nurse and/or care team member of changes in patient condition. The Telemetry Technician possesses knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and utilizes effective communication with unit personnel and interdisciplinary team members.

What will you do in this role:

• Performs continuous observation of cardiac telemetry monitors according to hospital policies and procedures. Interprets, documents, and reports data from telemetry monitor systems.
• Utilizes proper leads for arrhythmia detections unless otherwise indicated. Assists in optimal lead placement when interference is noted.
• Ensures appropriate heart rate and arrhythmia alarm limits; adjusts limits after validating parameters with responsible nurse and provider order.
• Prepares, runs, documents, and analyzes rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards.
• Notifies primary caregiver of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, pulse oximetry, signal interference or loss, lead connection issues, and need for assessment of patient, as outlined by facility policy.
• Initiates appropriate codes through emergency response channels immediately when life‑threatening dysrhythmias occur.
• Answers telephone promptly with proper identification and relays all information appropriately, accurately, and professionally.
• Maintains an hourly log of each patient’s cardiac rate and rhythm as well as unit logs and other documentation systems as directed.
• Prepares shift report for telemetry technician shift handoff following department procedure, including baseline rhythm and any changes.
• Maintains telemetry equipment, including setup for patients, cleaning/disinfecting units after use, clearing and/or merging memory, coordinating equipment maintenance, and unit tracking and inventory.
• Maintains supply inventory for monitoring area.
• Acts as a resource for staff with remote telemetry patients.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 of start date
• 1 or more years of Telemetry experience preferred

Benefits

Parkland Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position

Grow your career where your work truly matters—at Parkland Medical Center

Located in Derry, NH, Parkland is an 86-bed regional acute-care hospital and a designated Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to the community with compassion and innovation. As part of HCA Healthcare’s trusted network, you’ll be connected to Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, three freestanding ERs, and more than 70 care sites across New Hampshire. With nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—HCA Healthcare offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is felt every day. Join us and be part of something bigger. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status