Monitor Technician, Patient Care Technician, Inpatient

City of Hope • Newnan, GA

230d • $17 - $24

About The Position

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. This is a Part-time Day Shift position where you will work 12 hrs shifts, 2 days which may include a weekend rotation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in Monitor Tech preferred.
• PCT certification or CNA license preferred, but not required.
• Current BLS required.
• Monitor tech training with proof of successful completion (rhythm patterns).

Responsibilities

• Organizes and manages patient care activity to support the nursing process and provision of care to the patient.
• Ensures the proper notification and coordination of the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains clean and orderly stations and monitor proper equipment.
• Answers all call lights in a timely manner.
• Answers phones courteously and directs the call to appropriate personnel.
• Provides support to nursing staff and other personnel in the daily activities of the unit and during emergency situations.
• Reports any information regarding changes in patient status or activities to the licensed nurse.
• Monitors heart rhythm patterns of patients in the ICU and on remote telemetry monitors to detect abnormal cardiac rhythms or changes to patient's baseline rhythm.
• Reviews patient information to determine baseline rhythm, current rhythm and any prior variables to rhythm.
• Responds appropriately to all alarms and notifies licensed nurse.
• Measures cardiac intervals and documents.
• Records and documents cardiac rhythm strip per department policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) Savings & Retirement.
• Life & Disability Insurance.
• Health Spending & Voluntary benefits.
• Empowered Time Off & Employee Assistance Programs.
• 529 College Savings Plan, College Benefits & Tuition Reimbursement.
• Parental Leave, Adoption, Childcare and Elderly care services.
• 9 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED