Monitor Technician (Telemetry)
Job details
- Location
- Alton, Illinois
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $35,880 - $46,446/yr
- Posted
- today
- Apply on
- careers-bjc.icims.com
About this role
Monitor Technician (Telemetry)
Join the team at Alton Memorial Hospital and play a vital role in patient safety. As a Monitor Technician, you will monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, communicate critical changes to clinical staff, support unit operations, and serve as a key communication resource for patients, families, and caregivers.
What We Offer:
- 36 hours/week with 12-hour shifts
- Day and night shift opportunities
- Comprehensive telemetry training provided
- Collaborative team environment
- Career growth opportunities within BJC
Ideal Candidates Have:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Healthcare, telemetry, EMS, PCT, unit secretary, or customer service experience preferred
Overview
Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.
The telemetry unit is a 32 bed unit, with all private rooms. Patients are under continuous cardiac monitoring with clinical conditions that need closer observation and care.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Assists with long term monitoring vital to patient care in the observation of patients with cardiac arrhythmia, suspected arrhythmia, drug intervention per floor with need for observation, and potential of life threatening cardiac events. Initiates first response and responders to at risk patients.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Preferred Requirements
Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer