Monitor Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing ed

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson is seeking an EKG Monitor Tech to support continual cardiac monitoring and data accuracy. You will attach leads, review patient records, and assist in maintaining telemetry systems.

The role emphasizes patient care, artifact correction, and cooperation with attending physicians, with opportunities for professional growth and education within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience as Patient Care Tech or related healthcare role.
• Completion of basic EKG examination or training.

Responsibilities

• Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes to ECG leads.
• Reviews patient records and instructs patients prior to procedures; monitors patient during procedures.
• Identifies and corrects artifacts; forwards results to attending physician.
• Maintains EKG equipment and telemetry supplies; keeps documentation up to date.
• Notifies Biomed of equipment problems and assists in training new monitors.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Patient care tech experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic EKG examination completed

BLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Carondelet St. Josephs 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 Carondelet St. Josephs 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

Position Summary

Performs various activities regarding electrocardiograms on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine or stress test machine.
• Reviews patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.
• Runs a strip per department protocol.Maintains telemetry documentation of reported information.
• Notifies Biomed of any equipment problems.
• Assists in training new Monitor Techs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements
  • Education:High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.). Completion of basic EKG examination if not already completed.
  • Experience: Previous experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech or Monitor Tech Trainee. Or equivalent.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Education:One (1) year experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech, Monitor Tech Trainee in an acute healthcare setting.
  • Certifications:Specialty areas Basic Life Support (BLS).

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Organization Description

Established in 1961, St. Josephs Hospital in Tucson is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. The hospital offers advanced care that includes a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and spacious and comfortable labor and delivery units. Additional services include high-quality care in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, stroke and emergency medicine. Join our team!

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