Monitor Tech

Lovelace Health System•Albuquerque, NM

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Central Telemetry Monitor Technician in Albuquerque, NM. Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services. The company emphasizes a People-First environment, offering career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness resources, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and a supportive, inclusive culture. They also utilize advanced technology to support the team and enhance patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Must complete the cardiac monitoring exam.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Ability to demonstrate arrhythmia recognition.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
One (1) year in the specialty area, rhythm recognition skill set.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced ECG monitoring with a focus on assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation.
May also be responsible for monitoring alerts from patient wearable devices, including escalation to a Virtual RN.
Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring the problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem.
Identify and respond to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiate codes, record rhythms during code, and continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements.
Appropriately responding to all monitor alarms.
Must be able to manage multiple technology platforms and develop collaborative relationships with other staff via remote platforms.