Monitor Tech

Prime Healthcare Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other time

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability and other insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking a part-time Monitor Technician in Harlingen, TX, to support the Telemetry department on night shifts. The role emphasizes rhythm monitoring, documentation, and coordination with nursing staff in a high-acuity setting.

An active CNA-related competency may allow brief direct patient care under RN supervision. Requirements include a high school diploma, a current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate, and BLS certification, with at least six months Healthcare

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors and communicate effectively with the department.
• Transcribe physician orders in the absence of CPOE/EMR documentation.
• Verify that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
• Prepare and assemble patient records and order supplies for the unit daily.
• Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care within CNA scope as needed.

Education

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA) certificate

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

Position: Monitor Technician

Department: Telemetry

Employment Type: Part-Time

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12 hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Responsibilities

• The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting.
• Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department.
• 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 compiles records in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry. 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.
• *Note: May provide direct patient care 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician.

Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf