Monitor Tech Emergency Department

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Monitor Tech Emergency Department you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Memorial Health Meadows Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Memorial Health Meadows 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 AirMed 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Monitor Tech Emergency Department where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Monitor Technician must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team and adapt to the constantly changing workload and needs of the department. The work of the MT involves ensuring that the work of the unit runs smoothly. Visitor control is also an important aspect of the Monitor Tech's job responsibilities. The Monitor Tech documents and interprets rhythm strips for the Emergency department every shift, notifying nursing staff of abnormalities when they occur. Other duties may include but are not limited to answering telephone calls and relaying messages and keeping a running count of all patients on the unit while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

What you will do in this role:

• Promptly answers intercom and telephone demonstrating proper etiquette
• Relays pertinent information to the appropriate personnel related to patients' needs in a courteous manner
• Assists in maintaining a clean and organized workstation at all times
• Maintains adequate office supplies for the unit
• Greets and directs visitors in a courteous manner
• Performs scanning of patients' medical records into the system
• Maintains working knowledge of job specific equipment requirements
• Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients in special care unit of hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment
• Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern and prior variances
• Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarms to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm/pulse ox/blood pressure
• Notifies ICU Charge Nurse of any variances to the cardiac monitor for ICU, PCU, and MST patients
• Efficiently monitors the distribution of telemetry units to assure proper placement

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Technical School Diploma or Certificate in EKG Technician Certification or 500 Clinical Hours worked in the past 12 months as a Monitor Technician
• CPR Certification Required
• Basic Rhythm Recognition Certification Preferred

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital is a regional health system featuring a state-of-the-art hospital, cancer center and a network of physician practices that serve Vidalia, Ga. and the surrounding communities. Meadows Health includes the only nationally accredited hospital in Montgomery, Toombs, Treutlen and Tattnall counties. The center offers the latest in medical advancements including cutting-edge cancer care, life-saving heart attack procedures, women’s services, wound care, orthopedic medicine and more.

 

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Monitor Tech Emergency Department opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.