Monitor Tech - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Health Network in Reno, NV is seeking a part-time Monitor Tech to oversee cardiac rhythm monitoring and support the nursing team in the ER. The role includes transcribing orders when needed, ensuring lab and radiology tests are ordered and completed, and maintaining patient charts and supplies.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days of hire; CNA certification is preferred and English communication

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Active CNA certification preferred or able to obtain.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Basic Arrhythmia training completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Transcribe physician orders in the absence of CPOE/EMR documentation.
• Verify that labs and radiology tests are ordered and completed.
• Prepare and file patient records in the ER and manage unit supplies.
• Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care tasks as needed within CNA scope.

Skills

English communication

CNA certification (active)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA certification (active)

BLS (AHA) certification

Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long-standing community partner with a 116-year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, as well as named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352-bed acute care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top-rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award-winning Cardiology program and more. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.

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 complies records in the ER. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed daily. 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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Previous acute care experience preferred.2. High School Diploma or equivalent. 3. Must be able to communicate in English (Speak, Write)4. BLS (AHA) certification required.5. Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days of hire.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Variable

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