Monitor Tech

Kootenai Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Night shift differential

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the 3 South Progressive Care Unit. You will monitor cardiac rhythms, operate ECG monitors, and assist with patient care during night, 12-hour shifts.

The role emphasizes reliability, ability to interpret rhythms, and collaboration with a clinical team. Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic EKG training, and interest in cardiac care; benefits include tuition assistance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
• Receive 90% or above on BCA exam within first 90 days of employment
• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias required
• Completion of Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course within 3 months
• CMT/Cardiac Experience Preferred
• Working knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Ensures that monitors are functioning properly
• Performs a variety of tasks
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Skills

Interpret cardiac rhythms

EKG/arrhythmia knowledge

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course within 3 months

Job description

• Department 3 South - Progressive Care Unit
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Full Time - Nights - 12 Hour Shifts

Examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors. Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in heartbeat.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that monitors are functioning properly
• Performs a variety of tasks
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or equivalent preferred
• Receive 90% or above on BCA exam within first 90 daysof employment
• Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias required
• Completion of Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course within 3 months
• CMT/Cardiac Experience Preferred
• Working knowledge of medical terminology

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to lift or move up to 20 lbs
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

Why I love my job as a Medical Assistant at Kootenai Health

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part‑time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit‑eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program

What makes a successful employee at Kootenai Health?