Monitor Tech FT Days Resource Pool

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Tech to observe cardiac monitors and communicate changes to the nurse caring for patients of diverse ages. The role requires attention to telemetry monitoring and accurate documentation.

Schedule is 12-hour days, with rotating weekends and holidays. Education requirements include high school diploma or GED, and completion of monitor training; prior healthcare or monitor experience is desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and 18 years of age.
• Previous health care experience, including monitor experience, desired.
• Successful completion of monitor class.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms on telemetry units.
• Obtain and interpret rhythm strips reporting identified changes.
• Performs clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of rhythm strips in the patient record, answering phones, intercom, notify the assigned nurse).
• Maintains telemetry supplies (i.e., paper, batteries, patches, and pouches).
• Maintains knowledge of telemetry equipment set-up, maintenance and use.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Job Description Want to learn more about MercyOne Des Moines? Find a Location Des Moines, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Des Moines. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Monitor Tech. As a Monitor Tech at MercyOne, you will be observe cardiac monitors for changes in cardiac rhythm and communicates this to the nurse caring for the patient of diverse ages. Documents cardiac status appropriately.

Schedule: 12 hours; Days 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; rotating weekend and holidays.

General Requirements

• Monitors cardiac rhythms on telemetry units.
• Obtain and interpret rhythm strips reporting identified changes.
• Performs clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of rhythm strips in the patient record, answering phones, intercom, notify the assigned nurse).
• Maintains telemetry supplies (i.e., paper, batteries, patches, and pouches).
• Maintains knowledge of telemetry equipment set-up, maintenance and use.

Education & Training

High School Diploma or GED required and 18 years of age. Previous health care experience, including monitor experience, desired. Successful completion of monitor class. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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.