*Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Montclair Hospital Medical Center; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Night Shift Monitor Technician to support telemetry and medical-surgical units in Montclair, CA. The role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, transcribing orders when needed, and assisting with patient records and supply management.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire, and a current BLS certification. Healthcare experience as a Monitor Technician is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors and ensure accurate interpretation.
• Transcribe physician orders in the absence of CPOE/EMR and ensure documentation is complete.
• Verify that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
• Prepare and compile patient records and charts for daily needs and forms.
• Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as it does not distract from dysrhythmia monitoring.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS certificate

Healthcare experience or Monitor Technician preferred

Job description

Overview

At Montclair Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Montclair Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Overview

At Montclair Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Montclair Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Founded in 1973, Montclair Hospital, a 106-bed acute care, not-for-profit community hospital, received the “100 Top Hospital” in the nation award from IBM Watson Health, the Patient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades®, and the Women’s Choice Award® for America's Best Emergency Care. For more information visit Montclair-hospital.org

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 compiles records in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry. 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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician preferred.

Pay Transparency

Montclair Hospital Medical Center 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 $23.00. 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.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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