Monitor Technician

Lifepoint Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Canyon Vista Medical Center – Sierra Vista AZ Monitor Technician Job Type: Full-Time | Days Your experience matters Canyon Vista Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Monitor Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Canyon Vista Medical Center 106 bed acute care hospital that strives to offer exceptional care to the Sierra Vista community. How you'll contribute A Monitor Technician who excels in this role: Under the supervision of the RN, performs telemetry monitoring. Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors. Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Identifies and corrects for artifacts. Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Tests equipment for proper working order. Reports equipment problems to supervisor. Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures. What we're looking for Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Required Skills: Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Certifications: Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. More about Canyon Vista Medical Center Located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona, Canyon Vista Medical Center commits to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, Cochise County – a population of more than 131,000 people, and our surrounding communities. We’re comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in 1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building the 177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90. Completed in 2015, our facility offers: Emergency Services with a Level III Trauma Unit Women Services Birthing Suites Level I Nursery Bone & Joint Institute Center of Excellence for Total Joint Replacement Intensive / Progressive / Acute Care Cardiac Catheterization Lab Surgical Services / Outpatient Surgery Center Adult Psychiatric Unit Advanced Diagnostic Imaging to include 3D Mammography Laboratory Services Rehabilitation Services Two Helicopter Pads Wound Care EEOC Statement "Canyon Vista Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Canyon Vista Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Handle with Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire/transfer

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the RN, performs telemetry monitoring.
• Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors.
• Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Tests equipment for proper working order.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
• Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant Company and Division policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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