Monitor Technician - Central Monitoring

Knapp Medical Center; Weslaco, Town of Texas, Christiansted (TX, WI, United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading community hospital in Texas, specializing in diverse medical fields. As a Monitor Technician, you will play a crucial role in patient care by monitoring cardiac rhythms and supporting nursing staff. This position offers an opportunity to grow in a compassionate environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking for a fulfilling career, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required for new hires.
• Must have current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and transcribe physician orders.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care duties as needed.
• Prepare and compile records in Med/Surg/Telemetry.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

BLS Certification

Healthcare Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current BLS Certification

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Job description

Monitor Technician - Central Monitoring

Facility

Knapp Medical Center

Location

US-TX-Weslaco

ID

2025-199463

Category

Clinical Tech

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Days

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Knapp Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Knapp Medical Center is an award-winning, not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas. With 227 beds, the community hospital specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. Knapp serves as the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area, as well as Weslaco's only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery. Knapp has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to Mid-Valley residents for 60 years. More than 300 physicians serve on the hospital's medical staff. Knapp also serves as one of the largest employers in the Mid-Valley, employing more than 450 people. For more information, please call 956-968-8567 or visit www.KnappMed.org

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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 compiles records in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry. 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. *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. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.

2. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current

3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

4. Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician *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.

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