Monitor Tech - CPSU

UNC REX Healthcare; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in North Carolina is seeking a Monitor Tech to assist in patient care by monitoring cardiac rhythms. The role involves documenting heart rhythms, ensuring patient safety, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong knowledge of medical terminology. This full-time night position offers 36 hours per week with mandatory training courses. Join a dedicated team committed to community health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of medical terminology & cardiac monitoring preferred.
• Willingness to complete Medical Terminology and Basic Arrhythmia courses during the first year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and document heart rate.
• Notify the charge nurse of any risk factors.
• Organize work effectively for assigned shift.

Skills

Monitoring cardiac rhythms

Communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state‑of‑the‑art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

The Monitor Tech assists the professional caregiver in the care of patients by monitoring cardiac rhythms and performing a wide range of clerical, transcription and maintenance of the patient care unit desk area functions. The Monitor Tech ensures that Hospital's philosophy, standards, policies and procedures are met and maintained in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
• Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Monitor Technician competency checklist.
• Documents and interprets patient's heart rhythm and rate by utilizing telemetry recordings.
• Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk factors seen initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Exchanges routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and written communication skills.
• Identifies patient arrhythmias/abnormalities or significant changes from baseline and reports changes immediately to the assigned nurse.
• Obtains six second strip as indicated by patient condition and gives current strips to charge nurse for further evaluation.
• Properly plans/organizes work for assigned shift to properly utilize time, resources, manpower, supplies to ensure patient receives appropriate quality care.

Additional Requirements

• Incumbent will be required to take and pass a Medical Terminology course during their first year of employment.
• Incumbent will be required to successfully complete a Basic Arrhythmia course.
• Strong working knowledge of medical terminology and cardiac monitoring upon hire is preferred.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.