Monitor Technician II - Roanoke Memorial Hospital ER - FT

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Monitor Technician II, where you will play a crucial role in patient safety and cardiac monitoring. This full-time position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care and teamwork. You will be responsible for continuous ECG monitoring, responding to alarms, and documenting significant events while ensuring the highest standards of care. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education required.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ECG and respond to alarms, identifying cardiac arrhythmias.
• Document abnormalities and maintain patient safety at all times.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

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Monitor Technician II - Roanoke Memorial Hospital ER - FT

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day/Evening

Requisition Number: 150579

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

This position is located in Roanoke, VA in the Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Emergency Department. This position is not a work from home position.

This monitoring technician II is primarily responsible for the continuous ECG monitoring of patient’s cardiac rhythm by responding to all alarms detected; identifying cardiac arrhythmia; reporting significant events; tracking patient activities; documenting abnormalities; and producing cardiac rhythm reports. The monitoring technician II also assists with patient transport to procedural and/or inpatient areas.

• Assures continuity of patient care and maintains patient safety at all times.
• Responds to all monitoring alarms, identifies abnormalities, interprets cardiac arrhythmias, triages actionable events, evaluates trends, notifies the nurse according to alarm management protocols, adjusts alarm parameters per procedural guidelines, and documents significant occurrences for the medical record.
• Ensures safe patient monitoring by: ensuring alarms are kept on with appropriate limits in accordance with Clinical Alarm Standards; responding immediately to life-threatening arrhythmias notifying the appropriate response team within 1 minute; recognizing changes in ST segments, QT intervals, SpO2 waveforms, and BP measurements immediately communicating abnormal findings to the nurse; following Leads Off protocol documenting patients' whereabouts throughout the monitoring period. Continuously observes cardiac monitor and patient status for assigned Cardiac monitored patients.
• Interprets cardiac rhythm with strips at defined intervals and documents in Electronic Medical Record per departmental policy.
• Documents any changes in rhythm with strips and reports changes to licensed staff immediately.
• Maintains shift documentation, keeps monitoring team informed of patient’s cardiac rhythm activities, provides unit hand-off report before leaving the monitoring station.
• Orients new employees and may provide guidance to volunteers, students, support or contract staff.
• Consistently delivers the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors, and other employees.

Champion Carilion's mission, vision, and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.

What We Require:

Education: HS diploma or equivalent education required.
Experience: One year of related experience preferred.
Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Cardiac rhythm analysis technician (CRAT) offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International preferred. Cardiac Monitoring course or successfully challenge (if eligible). Must successfully complete Annual Cardiac Monitor Assessment. AHA BLS-HCP required within 60 days of hire.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position. Basic computer skills and knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software preferred.

***Note: This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...
An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.
Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number: 150579
Employment Status: Full time
Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Shift: Day/Evening
Shift Details: Three 12-hr Day/Evening shifts per week with every other weekend and rotating holiday requirements
Recruiter: JAMIE S RATLIFF
Recruiter Email: [e-mail]
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

What matters to you is important to us—like benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Find more about Carilion Clinic’s benefits by visiting our Total Rewards Page.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status.
Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace a diverse workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates without regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Protected Veterans status, Disability, Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.