Monitor Technician

LMH Health; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LMH Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to join the patient care team. You will continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, report changes to clinicians, and support admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

The role includes clerical duties, maintaining telemetry equipment, and providing clear communication with unit staff and patients. A High School diploma and BLS certification are required, with monitor tech training to be completed within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of monitor tech training within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patient’s cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing/clinicians of rhythm changes.
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Performs configuration as necessary.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information.
• Maintains telemetry system.
• Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers.
• Greet customers courteously and convey messages to appropriate personnel while providing customer service.
• Develops rapport with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient communication

Clerical duties

RN collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Tools

Telemetry system

Job description

Something special starts here.You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:Join a team that cares about the communityTuition reimbursement to support continuing educationProfessional development and recognitionExcellent benefitsWe’re looking for you.Job DescriptionI. JOB SUMMARYThe Monitor Technician functions as a member of the patient care team, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), and under the direction of the unit director. Performs unit receptionist and clerical duties, including transcribing orders and ordering supplies. Continuously monitors, interprets, and reports cardiac rhythms and other hemodynamic perimeters to appropriate personnel.II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESMaintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patient’s cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing/clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders.Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge.Performs configuration as necessary.Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information.Maintains telemetry system.Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers.Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm.Greets customers courteously and conveys message to the appropriate person, while providing excellent customer service.Demonstrates accountability for maintaining and advancing job performance skills.Participates in performance improvement activities.Orients and mentors new staff members, serving as a resource.Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and IT as appropriate.Gives report to oncoming shift.Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.Maintains and stocks all designated equipment, including telemetry, and transport monitors.Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees and visitors.Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions/requests from healthcare providers.Performs other duties as requested.Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this positionIII. JOB QUALIFICATIONSRequired:High School diploma or equivalentCurrent BLS certificationSuccessful completion of monitor tech training program within 6 months of employmentOur Cultural BeliefsPeople FirstIntegrity MattersBetter TogetherAt LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.