Monitor Technician

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center is seeking a full-time Monitor Technician to work night shifts in Lewiston, ME. This role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, facilitating communication within the department, and assisting with patient care. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate.

Healthcare qualifications, including a BLS certificate and previous experience as a Monitor Technician, are preferred. The position contributes to a vital healthcare system serving central Maine's communities.

Qualifications

• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate required.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Facilitates communication needs of the department.
• Transcribes physician orders in absence of CPOE.
• Verifies lab and radiology tests have been ordered and done.
• Assists nursing staff with indirect patient care duties.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Indirect patient care

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Schedule: Full Time, Night 12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends

Hospital: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, ME

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org .

Responsibilities

The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Facilitates 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 the ICU. 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. ICU only: May provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients 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 upon hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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