Monitor Technician-Float

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, IL is seeking a Monitor Technician to join the Patient Care Team. You will observe, interpret, and relay EKG rhythms from remote viewing stations; maintain logs; support registration and electronic transfer of patients; and assist nursing staff as needed.

Qualifications include High School/GED and 6+ months in customer service with solid computer use; strong communication skills; experience with EMR systems is a plus. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor, observe, and interpret patients' EKG rhythms from remote viewing stations.
• Assemble and maintain logs; file and scan documents into EMR in a timely manner.
• Communicate with nursing staff; run errands as needed to support care teams.
• Assist with acceptance, registration, and electronic transfer of patients.
• Operate fax/copy machines, Hyland scanner, and pneumatic tube system.
• Float to Patient Care Units as coverage needs arise.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School/GED

Job description

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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. The Monitor Technician Float will be assigned to Patient care Units, where there is a coverage need.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School/GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• 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.