Monitor Technician

Lifepoint Health • Athens, TN

3d

About The Position

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a EKG Monitor Technician
joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission
dedicated to making communities healthier
®. Join us on this meaningful journey
where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference
in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
• Handle with Care class must be completed with 6 months of hire/transfer.
• An ideal candidate for this position will have critical thinking skills, exercise decisive judgment, and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• They must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Performs telemetry monitoring.
• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors for three nursing floors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient. physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Print out rhythm strips and deliver them to the appropriate nursing floor.
• Maintain rhythm logs.
• Test equipment for proper working order.
• Report any equipment problems to the supervisor.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant company and division policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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