Monitor Tech FT McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a Monitor Technician to oversee cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized unit location. The role requires strict adherence to policies and the ability to work weekends, holidays, and potential overtime or on-call shifts.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and a current BLS certification, with 6 months to 1 year of related experience preferred. Dysrhythmia training is required before orientation.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain current BLS certification according to unit needs, per AHA CPR curriculum.
• Dysrhythmia course must be completed prior to orientation.
• Six months to one year of previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized location via wireless network.
• Maintain performance skills and adhere to compliance and conduct policies.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call as required.

Skills

BLS Certification

Dysrhythmia course

Six months to 1 year experience

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School diploma, GED or Higher Education

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring patients'cardiac telemetry readings from a centralized location in the unit through a wireless network. Responsible and accountable for maintaining performance skills. Routinely works every other weekend, holidays, overtime, and/or on an on-call/call-back status in their assigned shift. (This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned.)

Qualifications

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. High School diploma, GED or Higher Education required.

2. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer..

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Candidate must complete dysrhythmia course prior to completion of orientation.

2. Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA, for Healthcare Provider's Program.

3. Basic Computer Skills preferred.

3. Six (6) months to one (1) year previous experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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