Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Glens Falls Hospital • Glens Falls, NY

6d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Monitor Technician is responsible for telemetry monitoring management including initiating monitoring, rhythm strip interpretation, identification of changes in rate, rhythm or dysrhythmia necessitation notification of the RN and simple troubleshooting of telemetry monitoring equipment. The Monitor Technician assists with reception, computer and unit secretary functions. These functions include, but are not limited to, assisting with medical records (admissions/transfers/discharges) and transcribing selected physician orders.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of experience with cardiac monitoring required
• BLS certification required
• Cardiac monitoring certification at completion of orientation, preferred at time of hire

Nice To Haves

• five years of experience preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
• Previous experience working with Philips system a plus

Responsibilities

• telemetry monitoring management including initiating monitoring
• rhythm strip interpretation
• identification of changes in rate, rhythm or dysrhythmia necessitation notification of the RN
• simple troubleshooting of telemetry monitoring equipment
• assisting with reception, computer and unit secretary functions
• assisting with medical records (admissions/transfers/discharges)
• transcribing selected physician orders

Benefits

• Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience.
• A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED