Telemetry Technician

Want to put your organizational skills to great use? Looking for a position that requires consistency even though the daily activities vary? We are eager to meet you.

At Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center our mission is "quality healthcare with a personal touch". Our values are compassion, patient-centered care, teamwork, community, professionalism, and integrity. Every day we are working to improve the health and viability of the community by working to be the best place for patients to receive care, for employees to work, and for providers to practice medicine.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center has an opening for a full-time Telemetry Technician. This position coordinates unit activities, including oversight of the central monitor (telemetry) system, in collaboration with the Charge Nurse. Facilitates smooth running of the unit by performing clerical, reception, computer entry/processing, telemetry monitoring, and organizational duties. Add safety to the patient who demonstrates behavior detrimental towards self or others. Reports to the shift Charge Nurse on the shift.

Skills, Knowledge, & Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required or must obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Demonstrated knowledge of/experience with identification of cardiac rhythm strips or complete formal training within 6 months of hire required.
• Thorough knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This is a Full-Time position that is eligible for benefits. *SCHHC pays the full employee-only amount for health, dental, and vision insurance.*

Employment with Southern Coos Hospital is contingent upon an acceptable pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Employment with Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Medical/Religious OHA exemptions forms will be considered.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any candidate or employee. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center is a drug-free, tobacco-free, and smoke-free campus.