Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Shasta Regional Medical Center; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Shasta Regional Medical Center is seeking a Monitor Tech for the per diem night shift in Northern California. The role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, documenting orders, and ensuring accurate patient charts in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Applicants should have a High School Diploma, a Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and current BLS certification. Prior healthcare exposure or Monitor Technician experience is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors and supports department needs.
• Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system; verifies tests and prepares patient records.
• Orders supplies for the unit and prepares each patient's chart for necessary forms.
• Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties while prioritizing dysrhythmia monitoring; may provide direct patient care under RN supervision if CNA certified.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certification

BLS (AHA) Certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an 'A' Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit www.shastaregional.com.

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.

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 (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician

Pay Transparency

Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation range for this role is $29.90. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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