MONITOR TECHNICIAN - Part Time

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.

At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

Position Summary: Telemetry technicians will observe continuous ECG monitoring and provide interpretation of continuous ECG, alerting unit nurses as needed.

Telemetry technicians will maintain telemetry equipment for patients admitted to the cardiopulmonary care unit, surgical-orthopedic unit and medical neuroscience unit.

Position Responsibilities: + Failure to maintain current BLS will result in inability to work until proof of + Re-certification is obtained.

+ Locates emergency devices (i.e.

oxygen and gas shut off valves, fire alarms, fire evacuation doors) and is able to verbalize role during emergency situations (i.e.

code red, code blue, code strong and disaster). + Functions as the Unit Secretary or Patient companion/observation assistant if cross trained.

See applicable job descriptions.

+ Provides for the safety of the patients through appropriate use of equipment, supplies and restraints observing universal precautions and reporting signs of abuse per hospital policy.

+ Admits, transfers and discharges patients in accordance to our workflow of telemetry guidelines.

+ Performs routine telemetry strip interpretation and saves accordingly.

+ Utilizes red phone in remote telemetry emergencies only.

+ Demonstrates knowledge ECG interpretation and arrhythmias.

+ Maintains cleanliness and appropriate storage of telemetry boxes.

+ Reviews alarms and arrhythmias, interprets arrhythmias, saves accordingly and updates nursing staff and documents in EMR + Ensures CPCU and remote telemetry strips are verified by RN prior to printing and filing in patient's chart.

+ Obtain EKG's for inpatients when the Cardiology Department is not open Position Requirments: CNA License - Preferred Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Core Values Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.