Monitor Tech

Overview

Monitor Technician Department: Telemetry Employment Type: Per Diem (As needed, committment of 4 shifts per month) Shifts Available: Days Hours: 12 hour shifts Location: Harlingen Medical Center

• Harlingen, TX Responsibilities The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done. Prepares and compiles records in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. *Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician *Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Pay Transparency Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation Medical insurance benefit plan 401K Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_Know. Your. Rights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf #LI-JJ3 The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department.

Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done. Prepares and compiles records in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.

Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. *Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician *Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.