Monitor Technician - Nights

Fmolhs; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

FMOL Health in Jackson, MS seeks a Monitor Tech to monitor EKG rhythms on telemetry monitors, document findings, and ensure equipment functions during night shifts.

Under supervision, duties include interpreting rhythms, reporting dysrhythmias, troubleshooting artifacts, handling telemetry transmitters, and pursuing ongoing education.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Monitor Tech course within six months.
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide customer service; proficient with computers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology; able to operate monitor equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret cardiac rhythms and record telemetry data as required.
• Recognize dysrhythmias and report to the nurse immediately.
• Troubleshoot interference and artifacts on monitoring equipment.
• Handle dispensing and retrieval of telemetry transmitters.
• Engage in staff education and annual EKG coursework to maintain proficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Monitor equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Monitor Tech course completion

Tools

Telemetry monitors

Job description

The Monitor Tech monitors patients EKG rhythm patterns on electrocardiograph monitors. Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in rhythms. Ensures that monitors are functioning properly. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation & Reporting of Cardiac Monitoring
  • Accurately interprets cardiac rhythms and records monitor strips on the cardiac monitoring form on all telemetry patients every 8 hours and as needed.
  • Recognizes and immediately reports dysrhythmias to the nurse.
  • Recognizes interference and artifact and is able to troubleshoot and correct problems.
  • Recognizes limitations in cardiac interpretation and seeks consultation when appropriate.
  • Responsible for dispensing and retrieving telemetry transmitter.
• Quality
  • Demonstrates good knowledge regarding medical terminology.
  • Strives to promote the quality and efficiency of his/her own performance through participation in staff educational programs, approved continuing education courses, and specialized skill training programs. Attends an annual EKG course to maintain proficiency in interpretation of EKG strips.
• Other Duties As Assigned
  • Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure:
  • High School or equivalent
  • Successful completion of the Monitor Tech course within six months
  • Communication, Customer Service, computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Able to use monitor equipment.

FMOL Health team members will only communicate with job applicants using official @fmolhs.org email addresses. If you receive any message regarding job opportunities or your application from a non @fmolhs.org email address, do not respond and report the message as phishing / spam and delete it.

• Job Identification 50264
• Job Category Clinical_Support
• Locations 969 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS, 39216, US
• Job Shift Night
• Job Function Clinical Supplies
• Worker Type Employee
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Requisition Schedule Full-Time
• Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p) 7p-7a
• Department Telemetry-St Dominic Main Campus
• FMOLHS Company Code St Dominic Jackson Memorial Hospital

FMOL Health team members will only communicate with job applicants using [e-mail] addresses. If you receive any message regarding job opportunities or your application from [e-mail] address, do not respondand report the message as phishing / spam and delete it.