Monitor Tech

CHI; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Monitor Tech in Pasadena, Texas. In this entry-level role, you will monitor EKG patterns and assist nursing personnel with patient care. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience as a monitor tech, EMT, or paramedic. The position offers a competitive hourly pay range and full-time employment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a monitor tech, EMT, or paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns.
• Troubleshoots telemetry equipment and ensures monitors are functioning properly.
• Identifies changes in rate, rhythm, or pattern, notifying RN.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Communication

Education

High school Diploma/GED

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. Provides continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns of patients on telemetry and reports significant information to appropriate nursing personnel; functions within a designated hospital area to assist nursing personnel in the close observation of patients.
2. Continuous observation of monitored EKG patterns and pulse oximetry as ordered. Sets up, calibrates, and maintains settings and alarms on telemetry module. Obtains rhythm strip at beginning of shift, on admission, and whenever changes occur. Labels strip with patient identification, time, lead monitored, PR interval, ST interval, QRS interval.
3. Troubleshoots telemetry equipment, ensures monitors are functioning properly, ensures telemetry supplies are readily available. Accounts for all telemetry transmitters, verifies daily telemetry charges.
4. Identifies changes in rate, rhythm, or pattern, notifying RN of these changes. Responds appropriately to emergency situations, runs a continuous EKG strip, and notifies appropriate staff.
5. Assists in answering telephones, ensures pull-down desks are in upright position after posting EKG strips on patient charts, keeps work area neat and clean, no food or drink in work station, ensures transmitters are properly cleaned between patients, electrical cords off the floor.
6. Demonstrates a commitment to personal growth and development by completing annual mandatory in-services and Code Validation within the given time frame, attends unit-based in-services, and attends monthly departmental meetings. Demonstrates flexibility in responding to unit/service needs, e.g., floating to other areas.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school Diploma/GED
• One (1) year of experience as a monitor tech, EMT, or paramedic

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training

• Demonstrate knowledge in the area of EKG interpretation through the following: a) Pass the Basic Dysrhythmia Rhythm Interpretation Exam; b) Successfully complete the Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation Course (if applicable).

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$14.82 - $20.38 /hour

Senioriry level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care