Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) retirement plan with employer  

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing教育

Health savings accounts, healthcare &

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Job summary

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, CA is seeking a Monitor Tech to join our telemetry team. You will accurately transcribe and process orders, serve as the communication hub, and maintain unit records with attention to census data.

Responsibilities include interpreting cardiac rhythm strips, alarm verification with nursing staff, notifying RNs of changes, and monitoring telemetry units across shifts to ensure patient safety and smooth operation.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Basic EKG Course.
• Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a Unit Secretary preferred.
• Basic Computer Skills.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and processes patient care orders to completion.
• Acts as the communication hub for the department and maintains records.
• Keeps accurate census and relays it to relevant departments in a timely manner.
• Interprets cardiac rhythm strips and verifies alarm settings with nursing staff.
• Notifies RN of rhythm changes promptly.
• Monitors telemetry units and reports discrepancies shift by shift.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Medical Terminology

EKG basics

Education

Basic EKG Course

Medical Terminology Course or equivalent

Job description

Overview

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital 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 John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, 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

Job type: Full Time

Shift: 12HR Days

Hours: 7:00am-7:30pm

The Monitor Tech accurately transcribes and processes all patient care orders to completion. Acts as the communication hub for the department. Performs departmental record keeping. Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology. Orders, stocks and organizes office and unit supplies. Maintains an accurate census and communicates this to all appropriate department in a timely and effective manner.

Accurately and completely interprets cardiac rhythm strips and verifies appropriate and safe settings of alarms in collaboration with the nursing staff. Notifies RN of any changes in the patient's rhythm strip within a timely manner. Accounts for the telemetry units on a shift by shift basis and will report any discrepancy.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Successful completion of a Basic EKG Course
2.Successful completion of Medical Terminology Course or equivalent
3.Prior experience as a Unit Secretary preferred
4.Basic Computer Skills

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Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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