Telemetry Monitor Technician

Midland Health • Midland, TX

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides nurse/clinician with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythm. Monitors heart rhythm patterns to detect, record, and report normal/abnormal heart patterns, normal/abnormal ECG interval measurements and proper/improper pacemaker or implantable defibrillator function utilizing telemetry equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Monitor Tech II: national certification in telemetry required

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or higher preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Follows expected workflows and processes set up for the delivery of non-clinical and clinical care.
• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns and prior variances.
• Observes cardiac monitor and notifies the nursing and/or medical staff of any abnormal heart rhythm variances.
• Manages telemetry equipment and supplies.
• Must successfully complete a competency examination as defined by department competency requirements for Telemetry Monitor Technicians.
• Obtain certification as a monitor technician by an approved organization to be designated MT II. Certification is the Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) certification

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees