TELEMETRY MONITOR TECHNICIAN- Cardiac Unit- Per-Diem

Meadville Medical Center • Meadville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role provides patient monitoring support and direct patient care within the Cardiac Unit. The technician is responsible for maintaining records of cardiac rhythm, observing and interpreting patient cardiac rhythms, and performing lead placement. They must recognize and respond to abnormal patient conditions, clean and validate medical equipment, and maintain necessary supplies. Additionally, the technician will train new staff on the monitoring system and ensure quality patient care is delivered in a timely and accurate manner, while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Legible handwriting.
• Fluent knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current BLS, PALS and ACLS Healthcare Provider card.

Nice To Haves

• EMT, Certified Nursing or Medical Assistant preferred.
• Experience in data entry or typing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient monitoring support and direct patient care.
• Maintain records and documents of cardiac rhythm for nursing staff.
• Observe and interpret cardiac rhythm of patients.
• Post and interpret rhythm strips at regular intervals.
• Perform lead placement on patients.
• Report any changes in latest and previous strips to nurse.
• Recognize and respond to abnormal patient condition.
• Clean medical equipment after each patient use.
• Validate and test medical equipment for any problems.
• Report monitoring equipment repairs in timely manner.
• Maintain medical supplies and equipment needed to provide patient monitoring.
• Train new staff on operation of monitoring system.
• Deliver quality patient care services in timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.

What This Job Offers

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