Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician - Fulltime

Job Description

Job Description

Landmark Hospital of Joplin has an exciting opportunity for a Telemetry Monitor Technician to support the telemetry needs of our high observation and critical care patients. Landmark Joplin is a 17 bed acute care facility and 12 bed acute rehab unit.

Summary: Support the excellent patient care provided at Landmark Hospitals through continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms and maintaining monitoring documentation and equipment. Proactively communicate status and patient needs to the clinical team.

Telemetry Monitor Technician Responsibilities:

• Monitors cardiac rhythm on telemetry monitor screen throughout shift
• Evaluates patient's baseline rhythm and any changes noted throughout patient's stay
• Communicates effectively with other staff members in support of patient care
• Prepares patient properly for telemetry monitoring process
• Update logs, reports, and documentation
• Assures for upkeep of telemetry area to allow for the most efficient work flow
• Participates in professional and staff development

Telemetry Monitor Technician Requirements:

• High School diploma (preferred)
• Completion of the Telemetry Exam with a minimum of 80% score (We will provide competency training)
• 1 year hospital/healthcare setting experience strongly preferred or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience
• BLS required upon hire
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Team, detail and goal oriented
• Positive, professional and empathetic demeanor
• Ability to work flexible schedule, for full time roles, every other weekend is required

About us:

We are looking forward to talking to you about the opportunities available at Landmark Hospitals. Landmark Hospitals is a privately owned, hospital system with locations in Georgia and Missouri. All Landmark Hospitals are licensed as acute care hospitals and accredited as long-term acute care hospitals under CIHQ. Each of our hospitals is recognized as the regional Transitional Care Hospital of choice in their respective markets and we specialize in providing transitional care for medically complex patients.

What it is like to work at Landmark Hospitals? Our employees enjoy a high level of engagement and operate with an experienced and understanding administration who listen and value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture provides connectivity across the organization through:

• Focus : Our facilities have an average of 30 – 35 beds, which allows our healthcare teams to focus intensely on our patients and their families.
• Multi-Disciplinary Interaction: We take pride in our collaborative, multi-disciplinary team approach to care, that helps us deliver exceptional healthcare outcomes for our patients in a positive and supportive work environment. Monitor Tech's play an important and respected role with the medical staff.
• Growth and Skills Leverage : Use and grow your skills - our units are entirely focused on critical care to meet the needs of our medically complex patients. We have a new training system (MedTrainer) to support your training goals too!
• Patient Centered: Our Long-Term Acute Care patients stay with us an average of 25 - 30 days, which allows the clinical team to get to know the patient as a person
• Multi-Facility System Support : As part of a multi-hospital system, our team benefits from sharing best practices and standards that can drive better patient outcomes.

If you enjoy working in a vibrant critical care atmosphere, with coworkers who are committed to providing compassionate care to the patients, come grow with us!

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform background checks.