MONITOR TECH, FWBH - TELEMETRY MONITORING

Froedtert ThedaCare; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career growth

Tuition assistance

CEU opportunities

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Moving Assistance

Gym Discounts

Job summary

Froedtert ThedaCare West Bend Hospital is seeking an on-site Nursing Assistant/Monitor Technician. The role observes, records, and responds to patients' heart rhythms, answers call lights, and pages caregivers.

Under RN supervision, the incumbent assists patients with activities of daily living and supports the Nurse Manager on each shift. Completion of a CNA program is required; alternative is two years as a monitor technician.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant program completion required or two years monitor technician experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Nursing assistant licensure or certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Observe, record, and respond to patients' heart rhythms.
• Answer call lights and page caregivers as needed.
• Assist patients with daily living activities under RN supervision.
• Report to Nurse Manager and on-duty RNs each shift.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant program

Monitor technician experience

High school diploma

Job description

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere

Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.900000

Standard Hours: 36.00

Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere

Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.900000

Standard Hours: 36.00

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details:

Days Holidays: Yes Weekends: Yes

Job Summary:

Observes, records, and responds to patients' heart rhythms. Answers patient call lights via an intercom system and pages the message to the caregiver. Performs other activities and duties as assigned. The MT can also function as a Nursing Assistant under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant provide age appropriate care in a culturally and ethically sensitive manner. The Nursing Assistant assists patients with the following tasks related to the activities of daily living. Reports to the Nurse Manager of the assigned unit and the RN's on duty on each assigned shift. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Completion of certified nursing assistant program is required. In lieu of certified nursing assistant, two years experience as monitor technician is required. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Must successfully complete a Cardiac Rhythm certification program and have successfully completed orientation to the monitor room. If MT has experience, may complete a paper rhythm test for competency.

SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Ability to read, write and communicate verbal and written communication.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

State of Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Certification is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
  

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.