Monitor Tech

Ardent Health Services•Albuquerque, NM

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Central Telemetry Monitor Technician in Albuquerque, NM. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Must, successfully complete the cardiac monitoring exam.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Ability to demonstrate arrhythmia recognition.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
One (1) year in the specialty area, rhythm recognition skill set.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced ECG monitoring with a focus on assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation.
May also be responsible for monitoring alerts from patient wearable devices to include escalation to a Virtual RN.
Possess troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring the problems, identify probable causes, and seek solutions to correct the problem.
Identify and respond to potentially life-threatening rhythm changes, initiate codes, record rhythms during code, and continuous EKG monitoring with accurate interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and interval measurements.
Appropriately responding to all monitor alarms.
Must be able to manage multiple technology platforms and develop collaborative relationships with other staff via remote platforms.