Monitor Tech

Catholic Health Services; Village of Flower Hill (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center, part of Catholic Health Services, seeks a Monitor Tech to support bedside care in the Emergency Room.

Under RN supervision, you will monitor cardiac rhythms, assist with patient positioning, and help maintain ED flow while delivering compassionate service. Requirements include a high school diploma, basic medical knowledge, at least one year of phlebotomy experience, and a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; Paramedic/EMT preferred or NA/MA with telemetry reading ability.
• Strong computer literacy and basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Minimum one year phlebotomy experience and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor cardiac monitor and assist with ED workflows.
• Transport, lift, and position patients safely using proper body mechanics.
• Document patient data in the EMR and report changes to RN/Physician.
• Assist with ED flow and provide customer service to patients and families.
• Troubleshoot alarms and maintain equipment; help with training new staff.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Telemetry monitoring familiarity

BLS certification

Clinical support experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Paramedic or EMT certification preferred / NA/MA with telemetry reading ability

Job description

Overview

Monitor Tech

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

The Monitor Tech works under the supervision or direction of a Registered Nurse or other licensed personnel, and provides bedside patient care in the Emergency Room and is an integral part of the care team. The Monitor Tech must demonstrate behaviors consistent with Catholic Health's model of patient care.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Appropriately performs phlebotomy & EKG's-will assist with transporting, lifting, pulling, boosting patient up to 50 lbs. for patient positioning while using proper body mechanics.
• Monitor technician will place patient on cardiac monitor. This will require bending/lifting and reaching arms above head to bedside and central station monitoring equipment.
• Maintains and cleans department equipment and supplies to appropriately monitor patient and maintains current knowledge of ED technology.
• Ensures lab specimens are transported to the lab in a timely manner
• Completes STAT orders in a timely manner
• Completes EKG prior to blood work
• Observes, interprets, reports and assists immediately for any changes in cardiac rhythms (irregular heartbeats, arrhythmias, Cardiac arrest) Changes are to be reported to the RN and Physician/APP.
• Troubleshoot alarms at central alarm station and at bedside to adjust if indicated, with consultation of nursing &/or physician.
• Appropriately documents and updates patient information into central monitoring station using two patient identifiers. Records rhythms for review and documents in the EMR. Reports any necessary equipment repairs in a timely manner
• Remains at central monitoring station unless otherwise directed by Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager or designee
• Assisting with the training of new staff in medical monitoring systems.
• Technical will assist with the overall ED flow and provide excellent customer service to create a positive patient experience for the ED patients.
• Ability to remain calm in high stress situations and use proper communication skills

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent. Paramedic or EMT CC preferred program or NA/ MA with ability to read to telemetry monitors
• Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience preferred; Basic knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy; Strong communication skills, flexibility, and ability to prioritize work
• Min one-year phlebotomy experience
• Current BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association

Salary Range

USD $25.23 - USD $25.23 /Hr.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.