Monitor Tech- Day Shift

Trinity Health; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Trinity Health's Holy Cross Health system in Silver Spring is seeking a Monitor Tech to observe and interpret heart rhythms for telemetry patients on a full-time basis. You will monitor, record and report rhythm patterns and seizure activity, ensuring equipment operates properly in collaboration with Clinical Engineering and IT.

Clear communication with the care team is essential. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least six months of rhythm strip interpretation experience,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months experience performing rhythm strip interpretation.
• Ability to communicate and work with medical professionals.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor heart rhythm patterns for patients in the telemetry unit.
• Record and report rhythm, seizure and fall risk activity.
• Ensure monitoring equipment is functioning with Clinical Engineering/IT.
• Communicate information accurately to the health care team.

Skills

Rhythm strip interpretation

Medical communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type, Shift, Description, Job Title, Location

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Job Title: Monitor Tech Employment Type: Full-time Shift: Day (12 hour Shift) Location: Silver Spring

Position Purpose

Monitors, records and reports heart rhythm, seizure and fall risk activity for patients with orders for telemetry, Electronic Monitoring Unit and AvaSys Telesitter monitoring. Ensures equipment in working order in conjunction with Clinical Engineering and IT Departments. As a “Monitor Tech” you will: Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients in special care unit. Monitors, records and reports heart rhythm, seizure and fall risk activity for patients with orders for telemetry, Electronic Monitoring Unit and AvaSys Telesitter monitoring. Detects abnormal pattern variances using telemetry equipment and Electronic Monitoring Unit for Seizure activity. Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern and prior variances. Consistently, accurately, and promptly transmits accurate information regarding reports and patient data, or other pertinent information to appropriate healthcare team members. Uses the hospital-wide communication systems appropriately including: initiating emergency communications according to HCH standards, responding to call lights, receiving/relaying telephone communications, prioritizing and requesting needed services and following through to ensure customer and staff satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

High SchooI Diploma or GED equivalent Six months experience performing rhythm strip interpretation. Ability to communicate and work with medical professionals. Any equivalent combination of education and work experience required to provide comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities. Demonstrated leadership ability, human relations and organization skills. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate with the telephone, for essential duties involving receiving and giving information. Provides accurate and timely interpretation and dissemination of information to critical care staff members and other members of the health care team related to patients cardiac rhythms as per cardiac monitoring.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $18.11 - $25.35 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. [FT/PT Benefit eligible Roles]: **0.5 FTE (20 hours weekly) up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours weekly)

Position Highlights and Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment. Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Referral Rewards Program Position Highlights: Work/Life balance with flexible schedules. Free onsite parking. Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. Referral Rewards Program

Holy Cross Health

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area. Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan. Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership. The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs. Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.