Monitor Technician

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

6d

About The Position

Under the supervision of an RN, performs telemetry monitoring. 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Tests equipment for proper working order.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees