TECH - MONITOR

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical plans

401K with match

Student loans

Career growth

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking an Experienced Monitor Technician for full-time night shifts. The role focuses on continuous cardiac rhythm observation in an inpatient setting, with responsibilities for telemetry systems, dysrhythmia detection, and collaboration with the care team.

The ideal candidate has telemetry monitoring experience, CRAT/CCMT certification, and a valid BLS. This hospital operates within the UHS system and emphasizes patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required or preferred.
• Formal Monitor Technician or EKG Technician training strongly preferred.
• Prior telemetry monitoring experience advantageous.
• CRAT or CCMT certification required if candidate has the right background.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor patients and notify nursing staff of any lead/battery changes or rhythm changes.
• Initiate a CODE for lethal dysrhythmia unless the patient is a DNR.
• Document and print strips according to hospital policy.
• Assist with elimination care.
• Promptly provide, empty, and remove bedpans and urinals and assist patient to bedside commode or bathroom.
• Provide incontinence care using appropriate products.
• Accurately record intake/output and bowel movements; report frequency to nurse.
• Conduct incontinence rounds as directed.
• Turn and reposition patients every 2 hours.
• Change bed linens as needed to maintain cleanliness and patient comfort.
• Assist with routine AM/PM care including oral hygiene, dentures, grooming, and catheter care.
• Feed patients with aspiration precautions observed.
• Provide routine Chest PT and incentive spirometry under supervision of nurse.
• Collect and/or transport specimens and blood products per hospital policy.
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) including correct patient identifiers.
• Perform other job duties/assignments as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Monitor Technician or EKG Technician training

Telemetry monitoring experience

CRAT OR CCMT certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors April 2025 as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We Are Seeking An Experienced Monitor Technician (Full-Time, Nights)

Our ideal candidate is reponsible for the continuous observation, interpretation, and documentation of patients' cardiac rhythms in an inpatient acute care hospital. This role involves operating telemetry monitoring systems, identifying and reporting dysrthymias, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor patients and immediately notifies the nursing station, charge nurse, or HOS change for battery or lead chance or change in baseline rhythm.
• Initiate a CODE in an event of a lethal dysrhythmia unless the patient is a DNR.
• Document and print strips according to policy.
• Provide assistance with elimination care.
• Promptly provide, empty, and remove bedpans, urinals upon request of the nurse or patient, and assist patient to bedside commode or bathroom.
• Provide prompt incontinence care using correct products (peri-cleaner, barrier creams, ointments, or incontinence pads, etc...).
• Accurately record intake and output and bowel movement; ask patient regarding frequency of bowel movement within 24 hours, report to nurse and document on graphic record.
• Conduct incontinence rounds as directed.
• Turning and reposition patients every 2 hours.
• Maintain clean and tidy patient appearance by changing bed linens when soiled and upon patient request.
• Perform or asset patient with complete, partial baths or showers as appropriate to patient safety and patient capabilities and progress patient self-care as directed by nurse.
• Assist with all aspects of routine A.M. or P.M. care including oral hygiene, care of dentures, grooming of hair, shaving, peri- or Foley catheter care.
• Feed patients as indicated, ensuring that aspiration precautions are observed (head of bed up, small amounts, ensure each spoonful is swallowed and not pocketed in mouth) and promptly notify nurse if aspiration is suspected.
• Under the supervision of nurse provides routine Chest PT and incentive spirometry.
• Collect and/or transport specimens and blood products as per hospital policy.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) including using two or three identifiers as per hospital policy prior to providing treatment, collecting specimens, etc.
• Perform other job duties/assignments as assigned.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

Benefit Offerings

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Completion of a formal Monitor Technician or EKG Technician training program preferred
• Prior experience in telemetry monitoring is advantageous
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) OR Certified Cardiac Monitor Technician (CCMT) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

EEO Statement

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