Monitor Technician

Overview

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Monitor Technician? At Timpanogos Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Timpanogos Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Monitor Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary - As the Telemetry Tech you will continuously monitor the ECG pattern of all telemetry patients. In conjunction with the RN, evaluates ECG rhythms, including alteration in intervals and alerts the RN to changes or life threatening alterations in the patients monitored, taking into consideration the age of patients monitored. Our team works hard to support each other. We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care and our mission, to care like family.

In this role:

• You will safely and effectively perform cardiac monitoring.
• You will document all care and obtained information appropriately and accurately in the medical record.
• You will continually monitor the ECG status of the patients and contribute data for the assessment of the patient, assuring the application of age specific standards.
• You will direct the flow of the patient s medical record throughout the stay including assembling upon admission, verifying face sheet and patient labels are on the chart and placing rhythm strips in chart according to ICU policy.
• You will make it a priority to interact with the families in warm and sincere manner as you seek to find out information or notate concerns.
• You will act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure
• Accurately measures, diagnosis, and post ECG rhythm strips
• You will value your role as a team member and work effectively to achieve the goals of the team, department and hospital

What qualifications you will need

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification required.
• Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia interpretation course, including passing an EKG interpretation test prior to beginning position,required.
• EMT, paramedic, or 1 year experience as a CNA in a critical care nursing environment preferred.
• Basic Arrhythmia Recognition must be obtained within
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