Telemetry Monitor Technician

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Telemetry Monitor Technician PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Portsmouth Regional Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6a-6p or 6p-6a, must work a minimum of 2 shifts per pay period (every two weeks), holiday & weekend – 1 weekend shift per 4-week schedule, 2 holidays per calendar year Job Summary and Qualifications The Monitor Technician delivers high quality, patient-centered care by maintaining close observation of patient electrocardiograph monitor output. The Telemetry Technician observes, interprets, and records cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station and alerts the designated nurse and/or care team members of changes in patient condition. The Telemetry Technician possesses knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation and utilizes effective communication with unit personnel and interdisciplinary team members. What will you do in this role Perform continuous observation of cardiac telemetry monitors according to hospital policies and procedures. Interpret, document, and report data from telemetry monitor systems. Utilize proper leads for arrhythmia detection unless otherwise indicated. Assist in optimal lead placement when interference is noted. Ensure appropriate heart rate and arrhythmia alarm limits; adjust limits after validating parameters with responsible nurse and provider order. Prepare, run, document, and analyze rhythm strips on all patients according to unit standards. Notify primary caregiver of any changes in patient rhythm, rate, pulse oximetry, signal interference or loss, lead connection issues, and need for assessment of patient as outlined by facility policy. Initiate appropriate codes through emergency response channels immediately when life‑threatening dysrhythmias occur. Answer telephone promptly with proper identification and relay all information appropriately, accurately, and professionally. Maintain an hourly log of each patient’s cardiac rate and rhythm as well as unit logs and other documentation systems as directed. Prepare shift report for telemetry technician shift handoff following department procedure, including baseline rhythm and any changes. Maintain telemetry equipment, including setup for patients, cleaning/disinfecting units after use, clearing and/or merging memory, coordinating equipment maintenance, and unit tracking and inventory. Maintain supply inventory for monitoring area. Act as a resource for staff with remote telemetry patients. What qualifications do you need High school diploma/GED required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of start date. 1 or more years of Telemetry experience preferred. Benefits Portsmouth Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support , including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr