Monitoring Technician Per Diem 12HR

Huntington Hospital, NY • Pasadena, CA

1d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The Monitoring Technician is responsible for monitoring patients' rhythm and heart rate, and reporting relevant changes in them to the assigned nursing staff. Monitoring up to 48 patients via telemetric equipment and will be accountable for appropriately responding to the alarms identifying potentially life-threatening rhythm changes.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an approved arrhythmia or EKG interpretation class
• Knowledge of telemetry services
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Must pass pre-employment arrhythmia test administered at Huntington Hospital
• Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association must be obtained within 30 days of hire/transfer

Nice To Haves

• Prior telemonitoring experience
• Current Advanced Cardiology Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
• National Telemetry Certification issued by National Telemetry Association (NTA)

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patients' rhythm and heart rate
• Reporting relevant changes in rhythm and heart rate to assigned nursing staff
• Monitoring up to 48 patients via telemetric equipment
• Responding to alarms
• Identifying potentially life-threatening rhythm changes

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program
• Highly competitive pay structure
• Premium structure for every shift: Base rate paid for the first 8 hours of work in a day, 1.5x overtime pay for hours 8–12 worked in a workday, 2x double-time pay for any hours beyond 12 in a workday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED