Monitor Technician - ICU Telemetry Unit

Lifepoint Health • Wytheville, VA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Monitor Technician - ICU Telemetry Unit
Your experience matters
Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Monitor Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Position Summary:
The Monitor Technician, under the supervision of an RN, will perform telemetry monitoring.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Previous secretarial experience, preferably in a medical setting.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Medical Terminology and Telemetry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in the patient's physical, mental, and emotional conditions to the nursing staff.
• Tests equipment for proper working order.
• Reports equipment problems to the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED