Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Premiere Healthcare Staffing; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital partners

Career support

Flexible opportunities

Career pathway

Job summary

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Monitor Tech for per diem night shifts in Redding, CA. The role involves indirect patient care in Telemetry, monitoring cardiac rhythms, and supporting the RN team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate, and a BLS certificate. One year of healthcare monitor technician experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education with relevant healthcare training.
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and BLS certification required or on hire.
• One year of monitor technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and assist the nursing team as needed.
• Transcribe orders in the absence of CPOE/EMR documentation.
• Prepare patient records and charts for daily forms and tests.
• Assist with indirect patient care under RN supervision when appropriate.

Skills

Dysrhythmia interpretation

BLS certified

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA) certificate

1 year Healthcare Monitor Technician experience

Job description

Overview

Position: Monitor Tech

Location: Redding, Ca

Department: Telemetry

Shifts Available: Per Diem Nights

Pay: $35.00/ hr; up to $490 daily grooss pay per shift

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is here to help you on your career journey! We place talented candidates with our partner healthcare facilities with the shared goal of providing exceptional, compassionate care.

• Award-winning hospital partners across the nation
• Dedicated career specialists to support you every step of the way
• Immediate and flexible opportunities to create your career journey
• Tailored career pathway where you can thrive personally and professionally

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

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. One year of previous experience in Healthcare as Monitor Technician

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Pay Transparency

Premiere Healthcare Staffing offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $35.00. This compensation estimate is specific to California and has not been adjusted for any geographic location. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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