Monitor Tech

Singing River Health System • Gulfport, MS

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Technician assists in patient care by monitoring patients on cardiac telemetry units, identifying rhythms, changes, and dysrhythmias, maintaining communication with nursing staff, and reporting to the charge nurse. All duties must be performed in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization requirements, and applicable guidance and publications for health care employees. The position is located at Singing River Gulfport Hospital, with a stated shift of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The schedule may change according to hospital needs, including off days, shifts, or weekends.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must successfully pass a basic EKG course and identify rhythms and arrhythmias.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Must be able to work assigned schedules, with possible changes to days off, shifts, or weekends based on hospital needs.
• Demonstrate assessment and decision-making abilities during crisis or emergency situations.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, speaking, and enunciation skills.
• Possess emotional stability to deal with high stress levels and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in complex situations.
• Ability to maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships.
• Proficient computer and keyboard skills, including ability to use office technology, Microsoft products, and digital medical files.
• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Able to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue.
• Able to perceive and discriminate sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction, and shift visual focus between a computer monitor and nearby printed material.
• Able to perform frequent movement around the office and facility, travel to another facility within the SRHS service area, and repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a course in medical terminology.
• Two years of medical clinical operations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients on cardiac telemetry units.
• Identify cardiac rhythms, changes, and dysrhythmias.
• Maintain communication with nursing staff and report to the charge nurse.
• Perform duties in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation requirements, and applicable health care guidance.
• Use a computer, office technology, Microsoft products, and digital medical files.

What This Job Offers

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