Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Glens Falls Hospital • City of Glens Falls, NY

16h • $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, five years of experience preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
• Previous experience working with Philips system a plus
• BLS certification required
• Cardiac monitoring certification at completion of orientation, preferred at time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience with cardiac monitoring
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Previous experience working with Philips system
• Cardiac monitoring certification at time of hire

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees