Monitor Tech - PCCU

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Monitor Technician to join their award-winning team. This role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, assisting nursing staff, and ensuring accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate, and a passion for patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values quality and compassion. Join a team committed to making a difference in the community and be part of a healthcare facility that combines a warm atmosphere with comprehensive medical services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and transcribe physician orders.
• Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

BLS Certification

Communication Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA Certification

Job description

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Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Harlingen Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Harlingen Medical Center is a Level IV Trauma Designated hospital that specializes in Cardiovascular Service, Emergency Services, Neuroscience, Orthopedic Services, Radiology, Rehabilitation Services and Surgical Services. Harlingen Medical Center has provided high-quality “Patient Focused Care” to the residents of Western Cameron County for more than 15 years. Harlingen Medical Center, one of South Texas’s best kept secrets, offers patients the best of both worlds--a warm, caring environment, close to home while providing the wide range of services and expertise typically found in much larger facilities.

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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

Education and Work Experience

• 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.
• 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care