What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Tech position at Lovelace Health System, Inc.?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Join our team as a day 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 Women's Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.
Learn About a Day in the Life of a Monitor Technician:
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced ECG while concentrating on monitoring patient status through assessment of ECG strips and arrhythmia interpretation.
- Possesses troubleshooting skills to recognize monitoring 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.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Telemetry Certification or ability to obtain certification
- CPR/BLS certification
- CBO; Medical Terminology
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Associates degree in a related field
- One (1) year in specialty area, rhythm recognition skill set
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
