Monitor Tech 12 Hr - LHMI - DOU

Lake Huron Medical Center; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Huron Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Monitor Tech to monitor cardiac rhythms and support nursing staff in the emergency department. The role involves indirect patient care, transcription of orders when needed, and ensuring essential tests are completed daily.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma with a Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate and a current BLS certification. Prior Monitor Technician experience is preferred, with day shifts available in Port Huron, MI.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with relevant healthcare experience.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Transcribe physician orders in absence of CPOE/EMR systems.
• Ensure labs and radiology tests are ordered and completed for patients.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

BLS Certification

Monitor Technician

Education

High School Diploma

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (CPR) Certification

Job description

Overview

Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs.

Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs.
Lake Huron Medical Center is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group which offers patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices located throughout the Blue Water Area. Raising the bar for quality health care, Lake Huron Medical Center received the Leapfrog Group's grade "A" in hospital safety, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, rated four stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. Learn more at www.mylakehuron.com .
As a member of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment.

Responsibilities

The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done. Prepares and complies records in the ER. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. DOU only: May provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.


• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.


• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.


• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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