Telemetry Technician

Monitor Room Technician

Your future role at a glance

Location: Destin, Florida

Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast

Department: Monitor Room

Schedule: Night | Full-Time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Continuously observe and track cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors for designated patients, identifying normal baseline patterns as well as dysrhythmias and acute changes.
• Promptly document irregular rhythms or pattern shifts and immediately escalate critical heart rate and rhythm changes to the primary nurse, charge nurse, or attending physician for further medical analysis.
• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot telemetry monitoring units and transmitters, ensuring proper functionality, battery replacement, and adequate inventory of monitoring supplies.
• Maintain accurate, timely telemetry logs, strips, and documentation regarding patient rhythm trends, alarm occurrences, and reporting chains in accordance with facility standards.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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