Monitor Technician - Full Time Nights

DescriptionAt 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 SummaryMonitors 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 FunctionsMonitors telemetry of patients by observing telemetry monitors for changes in cardiac rhythmsRemoves and cleans telemetry boxes when patient is discharged from telemetryMaintains accurate records of telemetry patientsImmediately notifies RN or supervisor of rhythm changesAssigns transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patientsTroubleshoots transmitters and wires and sets up the monitor system for all telemetry ordered patientsStays abreast of federal, state, and local regulations for food safety and sanitationKnowledge/Skills/Abilities/ExpectationsApproximate percent of time required to travel: 0%Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendanceSatisfactory score on EKG interpretation competency testAbility to accurately identify cardiac rhythms and understand their significancePerforms other related duties as assignedQualificationsEducationHigh School diploma or equivalent requiredLicenses/CertificationCurrent BLS certificationEKG certification preferredExperienceNo prior experience required