Monitor Tech
About The Position
Kootenai Health is hiring a patient-focused Monitor Tech for its Progressive Care Unit (PCU). The PCU cares for medical and surgical patients whose needs are more complex than those managed on general medical/surgical units but do not require intensive care. Patients may have cardiac and other medical conditions, including dysrhythmias, myocardial infarctions, stroke, organ failure, or treatment regimens requiring monitoring. The 33-bed unit is growing to meet increasing high-acuity needs in the community. The Monitor Tech continuously monitors patients from a remote workstation in the Critical Care Monitor Studio, located between the Critical Care and Progressive Care Units. Using equipment that tracks multiple patients, the Monitor Tech observes heart rates, reports important changes to nursing staff, and ensures monitoring equipment is functioning properly.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Score 90% or above on the BCA exam within the first 90 days of employment.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias.
- Complete a Basic EKG/Arrhythmia course within three months.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
Nice To Haves
- CMT/Cardiac experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Continuously monitor patients from the remote workstation in the Critical Care Monitor Studio.
- Observe patients’ heart rates using equipment that tracks multiple patients simultaneously.
- Report important changes to nursing staff.
- Ensure monitors are functioning properly.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for full-time employees.
- Affordable medical plan premiums for part-time employees.
- Voluntary dental, vision, life, and pet insurance options.
- Well-being resources and telemedicine services for all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility.
- Tuition assistance available after 90 days.
- Retirement plans with pre-tax and Roth after-tax savings options, with employer matching contributions ranging from 3% to 6% based on years of service.
- Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials.
- Incentive-driven wellness program, including a corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching.
- Employee discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
