Monitor Tech
Overview:
Telemetry Monitoring
PRN
Weekend Nights Friday/Saturday 7p-7a
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities:
The Monitor Technician is responsible for the continuous observation and documentation of cardiac rhythms and identification of any changes. Candidate must have critical thinking skills and able to past the basic EKG waveform interpretation exam prior to being hired.After which the candidate must attend and complete the telemetry monitor tech class post 3 months of employment. The Tele/EKG tech must continue education on tele/EKG interpretation via 3 levels of learning sessions skills. The TELEMETRY/EKG tech job is critical and requires the ability to have critical thinking skill.
- Observe up to 60 patients on telemetry monitors
- Frequent communication with nursing staff and documentation a must.
- Channel and red phone check
- Other duties as assigned by management (EKGs) if applicable.
Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent