Monitor Tech - Telemetry

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

At North Okaloosa Medical Center, we believe in providing convenient care in a comfortable setting. With the help of more than 600 employees, 150 physicians on staff and more than $12 million of recent capital upgrades and renovations, we have created a caring place where clinical expertise and advanced technology blend seamlessly with sincerity and compassion. 

We pride ourselves on our unique dedication to the community hospital experience. While we believe it’s vital to stay up to date with technology, we will never lose sight of what’s truly important – the human interaction that is crucial to providing quality care. 

Our goal is to anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and their families, ALWAYS. North Okaloosa Medical Center stands ready to meet the healthcare needs of the region. We are very proud of the services we provide and it is our goal to make you proud to choose North Okaloosa Medical Center.

In addition to offering a fully array of health benefits and 401(K), through North Okaloosa Medical Center, education and career development benefits, these help our employees meet their career, educational and financial goals:

• Selected positions are eligible for student loan refinancing, rate discounts and loan advice for personal or co-signed loans such as for their dependents.
• For most regular full and part-time clinical employees, North Okaloosa Medical Center will directly pay a portion of loan premiums as long as the employee remains current with payments, offsetting student loan balances up to $20,000 per employee. 
• Any licensure or certification renewals required for full-time clinical employees are fully reimbursed, unless already provided at no charge, by the hospital.
• We also offer up to a $5,000 education assistance benefit that can be used for education related to the employee's present work assignment, be a requirement for a relevant degree or for a regular position within our facility.

Position Purpose:

The Monitor Technician functions under the direction of the Charge Nurse.  This position is responsible for constant surveillance of the central telemetry monitor station for identification and documentation of patient telemetry monitor patterns and interpretation.  The Monitor Technician has responsibility to notify assigned nurses of patients’ cardiac monitor rhythm and any changes that require immediate or planned intervention. 

Proactively notifies Nursing staff of cardiac rhythm changes.  

Responsible for issuing, receiving and cleaning monitoring equipment to hospital staff during assigned shift.  Accurately maintains telemetry log during assigned shifts.