Weekend Monitor Tech Day Shift - PRN

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment

Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances

Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm

Essential Functions

Monitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythms

Removes and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetry

Maintains accurate records of telemetry patients

Immediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changes

Assigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients

Troubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patients

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Approximate percent of time required to travel

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance

Satisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency test

Ability to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significance

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required

Licenses/Certifications

Current BLS certification

EKG certification preferred

Experience

No prior experience required