Telemetry Technician - Central Monitoring (Days) Glens Falls

*** Agency Partner Please Note:
Effective Immediately, You MUST include your New York Temporary Health Care Service Agency License/Registration Certificate up front with all Glens Falls Hospital nursing submissions. This license is required by the state of NY in order to staff for temporary needs. If you have questions on this requirement, please visit: We cannot consider your candidate for consideration without this license uploaded with traveler profile. Thank you!
Please check the job posting requirements for the 14 panel drug screen and make sure your agency can run this ENITRE panel (within 24hrs of offer acceptance) BEFORE you upload your traveler to this need. (Negative 14 panel or higher- the following MUST BE LISTED OUT & INCLUDE: Amphetamines (including methamphetamine, MDMA, MDA), Barbituates, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine Metabolite, Opiates (including codeine, morphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone), Phencyclidine, Methadone, Methaqualone, Propoxyphene, Buprenorphine and 6-Acetylmorphine.) Thank you!
COVID vaccinations encouraged, but not required.


The Monitor Technician is responsible for telemetry monitoring management including initiating monitoring, rhythm strip interpretation, identification of changes in rate*** rhythm or dysrhythmia necessitation notification of the RN and simple troubleshooting of telemetry monitoring equipment. Maintains monitoring equipment and keeps Nurse Manager informed.
Unit Details:
Consist of mainly tele/cardiac patients
# of Beds in unit: 16
RN to Patient ratio: 4:1
Patient Population: Adult - Geriatric
Dress code: any color scrubs
MUST be able to follow & comfortably the Department expectations to interpret, measure & document cardiac rhythms 2x/shift

Requested time off during the course of this assignment MUST be noted and verified at upload. RTO REQUESTS AFTER UPLOAD WILL NOT BE APPROVED!! NO MORE THAN 5 DAYS OF RTO WILL BE ACCEPTED (less is better).
Dress Code: Personal scrubs of any color - No designs or cartoons. No hoodies.
Non-Billable Orientation: 8hrs
Multipliers (OT, Holiday, Call-Back): 1.25%
Call: 4.00 (Not applicable to this need)
Charge: 3.00 (Not applicable to this need)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please check the job posting requirements for the 14 panel drug screen and make sure your agency can run this ENITRE panel (within 24hrs of offer acceptance) BEFORE you upload your traveler to this need. Thank you!


Must be comfortable and hit the ground running working
5+ years current tele/cardiac monitoring experience preferred (and will get first consideration), but will interview those exceptional travelers with 2+ yrs experience as well
EPIC EXPERIENCE STRONGLY PREFERRED , Please note this on the submission
MUST BE COMFORTABLE USING AN IPHONE APPLICATION TO COMMUNICATE WITH RN'S
Cardiac monitoring certification Strongly Preferred
Phillips System experience strongly preferred
Previous travel experience: strongly strongly encouraged
MUST be able to comfortably follow the Department expectations to interpret, measure & document cardiac rhythms 2x/shift
Neuro/stroke experience encouraged
Please disclose any previous Glens Falls Hospital (or Albany Med) experience on profile
Familiarity with medical terminology preferred
Clinician MUST be reliable! No attendance concerns, call outs, etc... - very patient oriented Unit

Profile Requirements:
Work History
Skills Checklist (pertinent to position), current to 1 year
1 Supervisory Signed Reference (from within the past two years of employment)
License/Certifications - Must be uploaded with profile


Permanent address must be included in profile. Address must match Driver License/State ID. Address will be validated during compliance process.
Travelers from the following counties in New York will not be considered for travel assignments at Glens Falls (Perm address must be included in profile):
Albany
Columbia
Dutchess
Fulton
Greene
Montgomery
Rensselaer
Saratoga
Schenectady
Ulster
Warren
Washington
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
BLS (AHA)
ABOUT THE FACILITY
About Glens Falls Hospital and the local area
Glens Falls Hospital (GFH) is a 410-bed not-for-profit community hospital and the largest employer in New York's Adirondack region, with over 2,500 employees and a medical staff of over 540 providers. Founded in 1897, GFH today operates an advanced health care delivery system featuring more than 20 regional facilities and maintains a service area that spans 6,000 square miles across 5 diverse counties. GFH provides a vast array of specialized medical and surgical services in addition to coronary care, behavioral health care, rehabilitation and wellness and many others.
Glens Falls Hospital is located between Saratoga Springs and Lake George. To the north, there are numerous places to hike, bike, boat, swim, or just relax with the backdrop of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains. Saratoga Springs and Glens Falls are abundant in the arts, entertainment, museums, dinning, golf, shopping, and more. Plus, New York City, Boston, and Montreal are just 3 hours away.

Glens Falls Hospital Orientation Dates 2024
February: 15, 29
March: 14, 28
April: 11, 25
May: 16, 30
June: 13, 27
July: 11, 25
August: 15, 29
September: 12, 26
October: 17, 31
November: 14, 21
December: 12, 19