Summary: Join a dedicated healthcare team as an Advanced Telemetry Monitor Technician, responsible for continuous cardiac rhythm observation and timely communication of critical alerts. This role supports patient safety and care quality in a busy regional medical center serving the Southeastern United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor cardiac rhythms using telemetry consoles with precision and vigilance.
• Promptly alert nursing staff to any alarms or significant rhythm changes.
• Notify nursing assistants or other qualified personnel regarding equipment or reception alarms such as "leads off" or "low battery."
• Document and print strip assessments every four hours, upon admission, during codes, and as rhythms or rates change.
• Contribute actively to patient satisfaction, efficient patient throughput, and overall hospital operational capacity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the telemetry unit.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EKG certification preferred.
• Healthcare experience such as Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or previous Monitor Technician experience is advantageous.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred.
• All new hires must complete a Dysrhythmia class and pass the associated test within 60 days, unless exempted by prior certification or experience. Ongoing advanced dysrhythmia testing is required biannually.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a monitor technician is preferred but not mandatory.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during emergency situations.

Physical Requirements:

• Clear speech and auditory acuity for effective communication.
• Good visual acuity for patient observation.
• Capability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.
• Potential exposure to blood or infectious materials requiring adherence to safety protocols.