Telemetry Technician - Monitor Room - Multiple Shifts

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Telemetry Technician works in the Monitor Room at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, performing activities related to telemetry monitoring for patients who require continual cardiac monitoring. The role involves overseeing cardiac patterns displayed on telemetric devices, documenting irregular rhythms and changes in heartbeat, and communicating relevant changes to nurses and/or attending physicians for analysis and interpretation. The technician also maintains telemetry monitoring equipment and supply inventory. The position is offered on multiple full-time schedules: day shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or night shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Requirements

High school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted. Required professional licensure or certification may be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform activities related to telemetry monitoring for patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring.
Oversee and communicate cardiac patterns on telemetric devices.
Maintain telemetry monitoring equipment and supply inventory.
Document irregular rhythms and monitor changes in heartbeat.
Forward changes to a nurse and/or attending physician for analysis and interpretation.