Monitor Technician, Internal and Family Medicine, Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Full-time Nights

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Monitor Technician performs surveillance and interpretation of cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitoring for patients throughout the hospital on telemetry-capable units. This is a full-time night position requiring two 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

The technician assists hospital departments with telemetry monitoring, including placing leads, changing batteries, and assigning equipment to patients. They ensure cardiac rhythm equipment and software contain appropriate patient and staff assignment information, communicate rhythm changes to appropriate staff within specified timelines, and complete cardiac rhythm interpretations for assigned patients. The role also includes minor equipment maintenance and cleaning, restocking supplies, and performing the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. Duties may vary by unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Must pass a telemetry examination within 90 days.
• Must be able to lift more than 10 pounds and walk distance.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare technician experience, such as experience as a nursing or medical student, EMT, paramedic, medical assistant, or CNA.
• State licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or paramedic, or CNA or medical assistant qualification, or enrollment in medical or nursing school.

Responsibilities

• Assist with telemetry monitoring of patients as requested by hospital departments.
• Place leads, change batteries, and assign equipment to patients.
• Ensure cardiac rhythm equipment and software are programmed with appropriate patient and staff assignment information.
• Communicate changes in patients’ cardiac rhythm status to appropriate staff within identified timelines.
• Complete cardiac rhythm interpretations for assigned patients.
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restock supplies.
• Perform the professional, clinical, or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED