Monitor Technician
About The Position
As a Monitor Technician with St. David's Medical Center, you will observe and interpret cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station, record rhythm data at regular intervals, and perform clerical duties. You will monitor patients with cardiac telemetry orders and alert the primary nurse to rhythm or rate changes and life-threatening dysrhythmias. The role also involves maintaining patient rhythm records and preparing equipment and floor stock. St. David's Medical Center is part of St. David's HealthCare and is located in Central Austin. The organization offers a total rewards package with benefits and support programs; benefit eligibility may vary by location.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Complete on-the-job training in dysrhythmia interpretation and achieve an 85% pass rate on the exam within the orientation period.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a Monitor Technician.
- One or more years of college.
Responsibilities
- Observe and interpret electrocardiograph patterns and cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station.
- Record rhythm data at regular intervals.
- Monitor patients who have cardiac telemetry orders and watch for changes in cardiac rhythms.
- Obtain rhythm strips and correctly label them with patient information.
- Inform the primary nurse of rhythm changes, significant rate changes, and life-threatening dysrhythmias.
- Maintain records of each patient's cardiac rate and rhythm.
- Prepare equipment and maintain floor stock for patients.
- Perform clerical duties.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
