Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Educational opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Abrazo West Campus is seeking a dedicated cardiac monitor technician to identify rhythm irregularities and communicate changes to the care team. The role ensures continuous monitoring and accurate documentation of patient cardiac activity.

The position emphasizes timely response to rhythm changes, proper equipment handling, and collaboration with nursing staff to maintain patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of basic EKG course or cardiac monitor tech program within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate cardiac rhythm irregularities to team members.
• Monitor, document, and report changes on cardiac monitors.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Interpret ECG rhythms

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

EKG course or cardiac monitor tech program

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo West Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Position Summary

Position identifies and communicates cardiac rhythm irregularities to other team members. This position provides for coverage and observation of cardiac monitors. Communicates changes in cardiac rhythm and recognition of life threatening dysrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents EKG interpretations at rest and with each exercise modality. Recognizes, reports, documents and communicates EKG changes
• Assesses and priorities a rapidly changing workload. Completes work in a timely manner.
• Participates in department management by providing input at meetings and reading communication. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment. Shares responsibility for organizing supplies, tracking, stocking and storing equipment and keeping the department clean and organized.
• Observes cardiac monitors for selected patients to recognize, analyze, and interpret significant rhythm changes and life threatening rhythms.
• Recognizes medications and illnesses affecting cardiac rhythm.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Special Skills:
  • Excellent customer service skills and basic computer skills.
  • Ability to interpret and analyze electrocardiogram rhythms.
• Minimum Requirements:
  • Education:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
    • Within 90 days of hire: Completion of a basic EKG course or EKG exam required. Completion of a cardiac monitor technician program designed for unlicensed health care providers.
• Preferred Requirements:
  • Education: Completion of a Cardiac Monitor Technician program designed for unlicensed health care providers.
  • Experience: One year of hospital monitor tech experience.

Organization Description

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

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