MONITOR AIDE - IP TECH (117D)

Decatur Memorial Hospital; Tennessee; On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking qualified healthcare professionals for an on-site telemetry monitoring role. The position focuses on detecting arrhythmias in adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients through continuous monitoring.

Education required is a high school diploma or equivalent, with knowledge of medical terminology and experience in arrhythmia detection. Training on physiology, arrhythmia interpretation and equipment operation will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience in arrhythmia detection.
• Must be able to complete departmental training in basic physiology, interpretation of arrhythmias and operation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous telemetry monitoring for detection of arrhythmias and other problems in adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Skills

Adaptability

Attendance

Communication

Cooperation

Job Knowledge

Judgment

Problem Solving

Quality

Concentration

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We’re looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you’re ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type: On-site

Job Description Summary: Provides continuous telemetry monitoring for detection of arrhythmias and other problems in adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Job Description

Education and/or Other Requirements High school graduate or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience in arrhythmia detection.
• Must be able to complete departmental training in basic physiology, interpretation of arrhythmias and operation of equipment.

General Skill Requirements

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of minimal exposure to moderate environmental variations, above-normal noise levels, and/or unpleasant substances.

This position is performed within an environment of limited exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must posses visual acuity necessary of observing monitors.
• The employee will frequently be required to lift, push or pull weight of at least 5 to 20 lbs.

Mental Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work under stress and to organize and adapt to varying work assignments.
• Ability to take direction from Registered Nurse Note Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job.

In order to meet the needs of the organization employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.

Pay Transparency

$17.60 - $28.15 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role.

Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options.

All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].