Monitor Technician-EKG
About The Position
The Monitor Technician is a trained member of the nursing team within the Telemetry department. Monitor Technicians provide 24/7 telemetry monitoring and observation for inpatients from all disciplines throughout the hospital. The department focus is aiding in identification and prevention of acute medical events by providing monitoring across multiple platforms, and to help ensure our patients receive the highest possible care available. The Telemetry department strives to maintain the most updated evidence-based practices and equipment needed to facilitate our goals. Monitor Technicians are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team approach we implement at UAMS.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Current certification or competency in EKG acquisition
- Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and accountability.
- Must be able to lift 100 pounds
Nice To Haves
- Certified as a nursing assistant or military corpsman.
- Current BLS.
- Microsoft Office experience
- EPIC EMR
- Kronos
Responsibilities
- Performs EKG promptly
- Cleans EKG equipment after each patient use
- Maintains a clear electrocardiogram signal and solves the interference of the pattern
- Assign an overreader in MUSE
- Enters all patient information in Epic, EKG machine, and MUSE
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
