Monitor Tech

CHI St. Vincent Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Vincent Health in Arkansas is seeking a Monitor Tech to continuously observe and analyze patients' cardiac rhythms, detect changes, and promptly report findings to nursing staff and providers.

You will monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and document observations to support timely intervention. The role requires sharp observational skills, a solid understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and accurately under pressure to safeguard patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) within 30 days of hire.
• Telemetry Monitor Tech experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient information and monitor heart rhythms continuously.
• Observe EKG strips and alarm patterns to identify abnormal rhythms.
• Record rhythm strips every 8 hours and as needed.
• Assist in patient transport and documentation.
• Support nursing staff with observation tasks.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm analysis

EKG monitoring

Patient observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR (BLS) Certification

Job description

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4500 coworkers, 1000 medical staff and 500 volunteers we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. 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. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes.Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation.To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention.

Must be able to perform the following tasks efficiently:

• perform/record vital signs
• CPR
• apply oxygen delivering systems
• perform simple wound irrigation/direct pressure/dressings
• prepare sterile field for suturing
• assist provider with treatment when appropriate
• apply restraints
• clean medical equipment and prepare for sterilization
• collect urine specimens
• phlebotomy

Reviews patient information to determine usual heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances; observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm, and records, interprets, and documents rhythm strips every 8 hours and as needed

Under direction of appropriate directors; responsible for creating and maintaining schedules for Med Surg, ICU, and OB

Assists in making observations, gathering data, and identifying patient care needs

Assists with patient transports and transfers

Answer telephones, filing, greet patients/visitors, transcribe provider's orders, electronic data entry, and assist with documentation

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days

Preferred

• Telemetry Monitor Tech experience