Monitor Tech 7A: Telemetry

Southeast Health • Dothan, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Technician is responsible and accountable for continuous EKG monitoring of cardiac rhythms, accurate interpretation of EKG rhythms, noting changes in the rhythm, rate, or arrhythmia, and communication of changes to appropriate personnel when indicated. Southeast Health is recognized as one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America. Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED certificate
• Successful completion of EKG course for Monitor Technicians and demonstration of competency in the interpretation of ECG rhythm strips
• Ability to read and write legibly
• Ability to speak and read English
• Ability to function under stressful conditions
• Demonstration of competency in the interpretation of ECG rhythm strips annually

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Monitor Technician
• Experience in the operation of personal computers, including operation of computer software in a Windows environment

Responsibilities

• Continuous EKG monitoring of cardiac rhythms
• Accurate interpretation of EKG rhythms, noting changes in the rhythm, rate, or arrhythmia
• Communication of changes to appropriate personnel when indicated

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED