Monitor Technician

About the Role

The Monitor Technician will serve within Clinical Services at St. Mary's Hospital in Athens, GA, providing essential support by obtaining, reviewing, and documenting patient heart rhythm strips under RN supervision. Responsibilities extend to processing physician orders, handling communications, and maintaining telemetry equipment. The role involves limited patient care duties such as feeding, dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting, and taking vital signs, all conducted under appropriate nursing supervision.

Responsibilities

• Record, analyze, and document patient cardiac rhythm strips accurately under RN supervision.
• Interpret and process physicians' orders as required.
• Respond to phone calls and maintain telemetry units efficiently.
• Perform limited patient care tasks under supervision, including hygiene assistance and vital sign monitoring.

Requirements

• Preferably hold Nursing Assistant certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is mandatory.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• At least one year of experience with telemetry and clerical assignments is preferred.
• Experience in hospital or clinical environments is desirable.
• Proficiency with computers is expected; familiarity with medical terminology is advantageous.

Benefits and Highlights

• Full benefits available starting from day one, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid time off, and participation in 403B plans.
• Colleague referral incentives offering cash rewards and prizes.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.
• Unlimited career advancement paths within the organization.

About St. Mary's Health Care System

Part of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare networks in the U.S., St. Mary's Health Care System encompasses multiple hospitals, physician offices, a medical residency program, retirement community, outpatient facilities, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We honor our mission to respect each individual's dignity and embrace diversity to foster compassionate, person-centered care. Employment consideration is provided regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses under applicable laws.