Monitor Tech PRN

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Telemetry Technician provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Parkridge Health System. Works closely with the nursing care team to deliver the nursing process effectively. Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served. The Telemetry Technician is responsible for assisting with monitoring the patient’s cardiac rhythms and communicating with the nursing team, promoting teamwork and maintaining the physical environment.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Interpret Rhythms and Arrhythmias
• Report all changes in heart rate/rhythm to appropriate nursing staff
• Maintain Telemetry Supplies
• Record patient condition utilizing computerized documentation systems
• Perform duties with full understanding of related age specific factors

Qualifications You Will Need

• Completion of Dysrhythmia course or within 90 days of hire unless otherwise approved by the Department Director
• BLS Healthcare Provider within 30 days of employment start date
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a monitor tech in a hospital setting, preferred
• Completion of EKG course within 6 months

Benefits

TriStar Summit Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

About TriStar Summit Medical Center

TriStar Summit Medical Center is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility serving Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. It includes a Level III Trauma Center offering a full array of acute care services including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.