Monitor Technician- Medical Surgical

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Monitor Technician to join its Medical Surgical department. The role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms and supporting nursing staff with indirect patient care. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and ideally six months of healthcare experience. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet employees' individual needs.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefit options

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Requires current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate.
• Must maintain current BLS (AHA) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms and meets department communication needs.
• Transcribes physician orders and verifies lab/radiology tests.
• Assists nursing staff with indirect patient care duties under RN supervision.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

Communication

Patient Care Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA) Certification

Job description

Overview

• Department: Medical Surgical
• Schedule: 3, 12-hour shifts per week, 7 pm - 7:30 am, every other weekend and holidays.
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Joseph Hospital
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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 complies records in the ER. 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

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.46 to $25.29. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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