Monitor Tech

Singing River Health System; Mississippi; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System at Singing River Gulfport Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to assist in patient care by monitoring cardiac telemetry, identifying rhythms, and communicating with nursing staff. The role requires adherence to hospital procedures and staying current with clinical guidelines.

Responsibilities include recognizing arrhythmias, reporting changes to the charge nurse, and supporting a safe telemetry environment. Shift runs 7:00am–7:00pm at the Gulfport campus.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent; basic EKG course and rhythm recognition desirable.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• 2 years medical clinical operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients on cardiac telemetry units; identify rhythms, changes, and dysrhythmias.
• Maintain communication with nursing; report to the charge nurse.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course desirable

Tools

EKG course

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn't just part of the job - it's in our DNA. Whether we're saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift:

7:00am - 7:00pm

Location:

Singing River Gulfport Hospital

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Monitor Technician assists in patient care by monitoring all patients on cardiac telemetry units; identifies rhythms, changes, and dysrhythmias; maintains communication with nursing; and states/reports to the charge nurse. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education:

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent; successful completion of a course in medical terminology desirable. Must be able to successfully pass a basic EKG course and identify rhythms and arrhythmias.

License:

N/A

Certifications:

Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.

Experience:

2 years medical clinical operations preferred.

Reports to:

Nurse Manager; Patient Care Manager

Supervises:

None

Physical Demands:

Work is moderately active: involves frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may occur according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

Mental Demands:

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities during intense crisis or emergency situations. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands:

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), Microsoft products, and to access and update digital medical files.

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