Telemetry Telemonitor Technician — Weekend Shift

SSM Health; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options via DailyPay

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Mount Vernon is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to ensure continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms. You will observe monitors, maintain records, and perform rhythm strip analysis following nursing standards.

The role emphasizes quick recognition of rhythm changes, accurate alarm management, and collaboration with unit staff. Scheduled hours include weekends and holidays, with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience.
• No experience required.
• Ability to monitor telemetry and respond to alarms with prompt action.

Responsibilities

• Runs strip at time of admission, every 4 hours, and with any rhythm change.
• Measures PR, QRS, and QT and interprets rhythm accurately when a strip is run.
• Each strip is signed with first initial, full last name and position.
• Posts strips on telemetry log for all units and maintains telemetry logs.
• Notifies appropriate unit and staff for changes in rhythm or potentially lethal rhythms according to protocol.
• Ensures alarms are on at all times and set correctly for adults and children.
• Notifies staff when electrodes or batteries need replacement.
• Demonstrates awareness of effects of procedures or medications on rhythm.
• Runs continuous strip for VT, V-fib, asystole and bradycardia until code team arrives.
• Maintains transmitter/SPO2 inventory per shift and telemetry charges.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm monitoring

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Mount Vernon is seeking a Telemetry Monitor Technician to ensure continuous monitoring of cardiac rhythms. You will observe monitors, maintain records, and perform rhythm strip analysis following nursing standards.

The role emphasizes quick recognition of rhythm changes, accurate alarm management, and collaboration with unit staff. Scheduled hours include weekends and holidays, with comprehensive on-the-job training provided.