Monitor Tech

Trinity Health • Muskegon, MI

2d

About The Position

Schedule | Hours: Per diem / Relief Great opportunity for a Monitor Tech, Cardiac Monitor Tech, Telemetry Tech professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Position Summary: The Monitor Support Specialist —also known as a Cardiac Monitor Tech or Telemetry Tech—plays a key role in supporting patient care by performing a range of clinical and administrative tasks. Some of these include gathering and documenting patient information, preparing relevant records, and assisting healthcare providers in delivering services. A critical part of the role involves observing telemetry monitors, reporting any dysrhythmias to the registered nurse (RN), and documenting rhythm strips. What the Monitor Support Specialist will need: High school graduation required. Basic EKG class and monitor orientation required. Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations to complete necessary patient record documentation. Current BCLS Certificate. Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or push or pull up to 20 pounds. What the Monitor Support Specialist will do: Records telemetry strip and reports any abnormalities. Responds to all monitor alarms in a timely manner. Maintains telemetry monitoring: admitting patient to arrhythmia monitoring, changing batteries and electrodes, removing for tests and reattaching as necessary, reviewing alarm trends, reporting rhythms and communicating malfunction. Maintains patient information and records and generates reports. Maintains unit supplies, monitoring area and portion of equipment log. Answers telephone and provide customer service regarding telemetry issues. Assists with orientation of other hospital Monitor Techs as requested. Enters charges and assures that the charges entered are consistent with services provided and supported by appropriate documentation. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

• High school graduation required.
• Basic EKG class and monitor orientation required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations to complete necessary patient record documentation.
• Current BCLS Certificate.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or push or pull up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Records telemetry strip and reports any abnormalities.
• Responds to all monitor alarms in a timely manner.
• Maintains telemetry monitoring: admitting patient to arrhythmia monitoring, changing batteries and electrodes, removing for tests and reattaching as necessary, reviewing alarm trends, reporting rhythms and communicating malfunction.
• Maintains patient information and records and generates reports.
• Maintains unit supplies, monitoring area and portion of equipment log.
• Answers telephone and provide customer service regarding telemetry issues.
• Assists with orientation of other hospital Monitor Techs as requested.
• Enters charges and assures that the charges entered are consistent with services provided and supported by appropriate documentation.

What This Job Offers

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