Monitor Tech ( EKG Tech ) - FT Days

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Position Purpose As a Monitor Technician, you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. A Monitor Tech is responsible for observing and monitoring heartbeats and electrocardiograms (EKG) of up to 30-40 patients and accurately interprets irregular heart rhythms and reports life-threatening events. Hours: Full-time, 12-hour shifts day or nights including weekend shifts. Days: 7 am - 7:30 pm Nights: 7 pm - 7:00 am

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Formal EKG class with a minimum of 24 hours or Monitor Tech experience required or (2+ years of experience required if unable to provide EKG certification with verification of the program hours).
• Related training required through work experience and education.
• Ability to successfully complete Basic Arrhythmia Assessment test with a score of 80% or better.
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Performs continual and simultaneous surveillance for the operation of complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system.
• Examine heartbeat patterns, noting heartbeat irregularities in patient files, ensuring that heart monitors are functioning correctly, and reporting to the medical staff in charge of the patients.
• Reports abnormal or change in patient's telemetry monitoring to nursing staff or immediate supervisor or designated chain of command.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees