Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Glendale Estates (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

HSAs & FSAs

Employee assistance

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident & critical illness insurance

Long-term care

Elder care

Childcare

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to identify and communicate rhythm irregularities and monitor patient status. Responsibilities include documenting EKGs, recognizing life‑threatening rhythms, and communicating changes to the team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of basic EKG training, and preferably a cardiac monitor technician program; prior hospital monitor tech experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and basic computer skills.
• Ability to interpret and analyze electrocardiogram rhythms.
• Education: High school diploma; completion of basic EKG training.
• Cardiac monitor technician program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents EKG interpretations at rest and with exercise.
• Monitors, reports and communicates rhythm changes and urgency.
• Prioritizes workload and maintains organized work environment.
• Observes cardiac monitors to recognize significant rhythms.
• Identifies medications or illnesses affecting rhythm.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

ECG rhythm analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic EKG course or EKG exam

Cardiac monitor technician program

Job description

Overview

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Abrazo Arrowhead 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

A 217-bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team!

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