Job Description
Job Summary
The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring cardiac rhythms of patients required to be monitored at specified times.
Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance)
Observes patient telemetry monitoring system and reports any abnormal responses promptly.
Admit and discharge patients from patient telemetry monitoring system.
Runs rhythm strips from patient telemetry monitoring system as per protocol.
Monitors accurate functioning of patient telemetry monitoring system (i.e., battery life, rhythm clarity related to patient setup, transmitter safety).
Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Contacts: Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.
Education Requirement
Required Education: HS diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education: N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure
N/A
Preferred Certifications & Licensure
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required Skills & Experience:
2 years experience in health related field.
1 year experience in field or associated field of cardiology.
Successful completion of monitor technician course at any hospital facility.
Successful passing score on HUMC monitor technician arrhythmia exam.
Exposure and experience in computers.
Preferred Skills & Experience
N/A
Schedule Notes
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM Opportunity to switch to 7a-3p occasionally. Every Other Weekend Required. Holidays- 3/6 holidays. No on Call. At least 2 year of ACUTE experience-Required. Worker will be REQUIRED to float to ER.
Reason
New Position
About Equiliem Healthcare
Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.
Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
Medical Insurance
Vision & Dental insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts & Rewards
Payroll Payment Options
Job Tags
Holiday work, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Local area, Weekend work,