Monitor Technician - Full time - Days

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Monitor Technologist to oversee continuous telemetry monitoring and documentation. The role requires completion of a dysrhythmia course within the first week and strong communication skills.

Work hours are 7am–7pm, 36 hours per week, with every other weekend and shared holidays. Benefits eligible with a full-time status and competitive compensation in the stated pay range.

Qualifications

• Education and certification requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of a dysrhythmia course within the first week.
• Knowledge of various dysrhythmias and medical terminology is required.
• Proficiency with basic computer tasks and strong communication skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous telemetry monitoring and proper documentation.
• Verify monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.
• Communicate dysrhythmia changes in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge related to dysrhythmia monitoring and participate in quality improvement.
• Support age-appropriate care and efficient use of resources.

Skills

Dysrhythmias knowledge

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Dysrhythmia course certification

Job description

Department:

36954 Navicent Health Medical Center - Monitor Technologists

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7am to 7pm, every other weekend, work shared holidays

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Major Responsibilities

• Ensures continuous telemetry monitoring is established and documentation is maintained.
• Ensures monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.
• Ensures dysrhythmias or rhythm changes are communicated timely.
• Maintains knowledge and skills related to dysrhythmia monitoring.
• Participates in quality improvement projects.
• Supports provision of age/developmental appropriate care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.
• Promotes efficient use of fiscal resources.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Certification / Registration / License: Successful completion of an approved dysrhythmia course during first week of hire and must pass dysrhythmia test during first week of orientation.

Work Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of various dysrhythmias
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Physical abilities testing required.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.