Monitor Technician ARRMC (Emergency Room)

at  Asante Health System

Monitor Technician ARRMC (Emergency Room)
Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 | Full Time | 1st Shift - Days
Salary: $20.53 and up, depending on years of relevant experience.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Monitor Tech is responsible for monitoring, documenting, and interpreting cardiac rhythms and/or hemodynamic lines for assigned patients on the unit under the direction of the RN, LPN, Physician or Physician Assistant. Related responsibilities include documenting and reporting EKG abnormalities, changes, or concerns to the appropriate staff member.
This is a highly administrative position in a fast-paced environment and responsibilities may include the unit’s clerical duties, transcription of orders, communication of information, and requisition of supplies and equipment.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required.
• Successful Completion of a Basic Cardiac Rhythms course and/or the ability to pass Asante’s Basic Cardiac Rhythms test is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology (through education or experience in a health care setting), preferred.
• Successful completion of an Advanced Cardiac Rhythms course, preferred.
  PLEASE NOTE: As indicated in the Education requirements noted above, this position requires successful completion of a basic cardiac rhythms course and/or the ability to pass Asante’s Basic Cardiac Rhythms test in order to qualify for the position and be forwarded for consideration.

EXPERIENCE

• No previous experience as a Monitor Tech is required, however clerical, reception or other healthcare-related experience is highly preferred.
• One year or more of telemetry monitoring and/or EMT experience is also preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Computer and typing skills.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Flexibility in arranging work schedule, preferred.

Please refer the Job description for details