Telemetry Tech Level 1 - Telemetry Monitoring - PRN - Shift Varies

Huntsville Hospital Health System•Huntsville, AL

14h

About The Position

The monitoring tech is responsible for the continuous observation of the patient's cardiac rhythm. Duties include application and removal of electrodes, notification of floor staff of changes in rhythms and all life threatening dysrhythnmias

Requirements

HS/GED required
After 12 hours of instruction in the telemetry department, must be able to pass the 1st part of a 2 part comprehensive exam. Part 1 being 'Telemetry AV Conduction and Electrophysiology of the Heart' in order to maintain employment.
After 90 days of preceptorship, must be able to pass the 2nd part of the comprehensive exam that will be presented, which consists of 'Accurate Strip Interpretation' in order to maintain employment.

Responsibilities

continuous observation of the patient's cardiac rhythm
application and removal of electrodes
notification of floor staff of changes in rhythms
notification of floor staff of all life threatening dysrhythnmias

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending
short term and long term disability
several retirement account options with 401K organization match
nurse residency program
tuition assistance
student loan reimbursement
On-site training and education opportunities
Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!