Monitor Technician

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Monitor Technician in Peoria, IL to support the patient care team by observing and interpreting cardiac rhythms from a remote viewing station. Responsibilities include assembling and maintaining logs, and assisting with registration and EMR transfer.

The role requires basic education (High School/GED) and 6+ months of customer service experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• 6+ months experience in customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via computer messaging.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' EKG rhythms and interpret them.
• Assemble and maintain patient logs and charts.
• Communicate with nursing staff and assist with tasks.
• Operate and maintain equipment and EMR scanning.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Expected pay for this position is $18.27 - $20.29/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: Monitor Technicians function as a member of the Patient Care Team. They observe, monitor, and interpret patients’ EKG rhythms per remote viewing station. They assemble and maintain logs and are able to recognize and identify cardiac rhythms, alarms, and emergent situations. They are responsible for assembly, maintenance, cleaning, and tracking of equipment. They assemble and maintain patient charts ensuring documents are filed and scanned into EMR in a timely manner. The Monitor Technician communicates with nursing staff and may run errands for the staff upon request. The position performs duties and tasks related to acceptance, registration, and electronic transfer of patients. The Monitor Technician utilizes fax/copy machines, Hyland scanner, and pneumatic tube system.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• High School/GED

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6 or more months experience in customer service and computer knowledge.
• Able to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and computer messaging.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.