Telemetry Watch Specialist — 7p–7a 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

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