Monitor Technician

St. Mark's Hospital; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mark's Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to join their dedicated healthcare team. This entry-level position involves monitoring ECG patterns, documenting patient care, and ensuring a supportive environment for patients and families. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for patient care and the necessary certifications to thrive in this role.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off and family leave

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Completion of an arrhythmia interpretation course is necessary.
• Preferred experience as a CNA in a critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor ECG patterns of telemetry patients.
• Document care and observations accurately in medical records.
• Interact with patients and families in a compassionate manner.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Patient care

Communication

Education

Basic Life Support Certification

Basic arrhythmia interpretation course

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Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Monitor Technician today with St. Mark's Hospital.

Benefits

St. Mark's Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  

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Come join our team as a(an) Monitor Technician. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary And Qualifications

As the Monitor Tech you will continuously monitor the ECG pattern of all telemetry patients. In conjunction with the RN, evaluates ECG rhythms, including alteration in intervals and alerts the RN to changes or life threatening alterations in the patients monitored, taking into consideration the age of patients monitored. Our team works hard to support each other. We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care and our mission, to care like family. In this role:

• You will safely and effectively performs cardiac monitoring.
• You will document all care and obtained information appropriately and accurately in the medical record.
• You will continually monitor the ECG status of the patients and contributes data for the assessment of the patient, assuring the application of age specific standards.
• You will direct the flow of the patient's medical record throughout the stay including assembling upon admission, verifying face sheet and patient labels are on the chart and placing rhythm strips in chart according to ICU policy.
• You will make it a priority to interact with the families in warm and sincere manner as you seek to find out information or notate concerns.
• You will act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure
• Accurately measures, diagnosis, and post ECG rhythm strips
• You will value your role as a team member and work effectively to achieve the goals of the team, department and hospital
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification required.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia interpretation course, including passing an EKG interpretation test prior to beginning position, required.
• EMT, paramedic, or 1 year experience as a CNA in a critical care nursing environment preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Recognition must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
  
  

For 150 years, St. Mark's Hospital has provided a full-spectrum of healthcare services to Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. As Utah's first hospital, St. Mark's team members uphold a rich tradition of patient-centered, top-quality care at our 308 plus bed hospital. St Mark's drives the development of some of the regions finest clinical service areas such as neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care and robotic surgery. St. Mark's was named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list. This is the eighth time this hospital has been recognized with this honor as one of the top performing Teaching Hospitals in the U.S.

St. Mark's has expanded emergency access to the communities we serve with two free standing emergency centers, Taylorsville Emergency Center and West Valley Emergency Center. Both locations have 10 plus patient rooms are staffed 24/7 by experienced board-certified emergency room physicians, nurses and support teams from St. Mark's Hospital. In addition to ER care, both facilities give comprehensive imaging services, including computerized tomography (CT scan), Xray, and ultrasound as well as a fully-equipped medical laboratory.

Nestled at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, St. Mark's sits in a picturesque and ideal location. From our hospital doors it's a quick commute to Salt Lake's urban and cultural benefits, and a short drive to outdoor adventures and Utah's glorious national parks.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Monitor Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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