Monitor Tech Per Diem - Central Monitoring

Prime Healthcare•Weslaco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MONITOR TECH We are seeking a Monitor Technician, sometimes referred to as our Telemetry Monitor Technician (Tech) or Tele Monitor Tech. A Tele Monitor Tech will be responsible for observing and interpreting patients’ heart rhythms and other vital data transmitted by telemetry equipment. This role is crucial for identifying and alerting the medical team to any abnormalities or critical changes in a patient’s cardiac or health status. The Monitor Technician detects early warning signs of cardiac events, ensuring timely intervention, and improving patient outcomes in our telemetry unit. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/ PRN as needed.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.