Monitor Tech Med/Surg Acute

Prime Healthcare; Jethro (OH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

East Liverpool City Hospital, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Monitor Tech for per diem night shifts. The role involves interpreting cardiac rhythms, assisting with indirect patient care, and supporting nursing staff in a fast-paced telemetry unit.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, Dysrhythmia Interpretation, BLS certification, and at least six months in healthcare or as a Monitor Technician. Excellent attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for all new hires.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained.
• Six months of prior healthcare experience or experience as a Monitor Technician.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Transcribe physician orders in the absence of CPOE/EMR documentation.
• Verify that lab and radiology tests have been ordered and performed.
• Prepare and compile records in Med/Surg/Telemetry and organize patient charts daily.
• Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as not interfering with primary dysrhythmia monitoring.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

BLS Certification

Monitor Technician experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA) Certification

Job description

Overview

SHIFTS - PER DIEM NIGHTS

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

East Liverpool City Hospital is an award-winning community hospital proudly serving residents of the tristate region since 1905. With 152 licensed beds and more than 500 employees, the hospital averages 31,000 Emergency Department visits annually. East Liverpool's medical staff is comprised of more than 160 physicians with an additional 21 resident physicians completing their training in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, general surgery, medical stabilization for substance abuse, behavioral health for adults over the age of 55, and remains the ONLY cardiac rehabilitation program in Columbiana County. For more information, visit www.elch.org.

Responsibilities

The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done. Prepares and compiles records in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.*Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf