Cardiac Monitor Tech - Per Diem, Day Shift

Prime Healthcare Services; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron, MI, is seeking a Monitor Tech to support the emergency/department teams. This per diem position monitors cardiac rhythms, assists with indirect patient care, and ensures accurate documentation in the absence of CPOE/EMR systems.

The role requires a high school diploma, current Dysrhythmia interpretation and BLS (AHA) certification, with prior Monitor Technician experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system.
• Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done.
• Prepares and complies records in the ER.
• Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
• Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
• DOU only: May provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron, MI, is seeking a Monitor Tech to support the emergency/department teams. This per diem position monitors cardiac rhythms, assists with indirect patient care, and ensures accurate documentation in the absence of CPOE/EMR systems.

The role requires a high school diploma, current Dysrhythmia interpretation and BLS (AHA) certification, with prior Monitor Technician experience preferred.