Monitor Technician - Downtown at UnityPoint Health

Sioux City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Monitoring Patient Heart Rhythms, Interpreting Heart Rhythms, Communicating Changes, Performing EKGs, Telemetry Device Management, Capnography Monitoring, Documentation, Patient Care, Basic Life Support, Nursing Assistant Skills

Industry

Description

Overview Downtown Location 36 hours per week, 3-12 hour shifts Nights 6pm-6am, rotating weekends and holidays Responsible for the monitoring, interpretation, and communication of patient heart rhythms. Performs EKG’s as ordered. Monitors and communicates any changes for patients with capnography. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Monitors patient heart rhythms. Interprets heart rhythms and documents tracings per unit guidelines. Communicates all changes in heart rhythms and/or capnography to the provider. Cleans and tracks all telemetry devices. Cleans and tracks all vocera devices. Ensures accommodation codes are up to date. Performs 12-lead EKGs as ordered. Assists with telemetry monitor positioning as needed. Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines. Qualifications Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Experience: Previous Monitor Tech experience preferred. Previous nursing assistant experience preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Certified in Basic Life Support within 90 days of hire Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, or Certification Paramedic Certification preferred

Responsibilities

The Monitor Technician is responsible for monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms, performing EKGs, and communicating any changes to the healthcare provider. They also manage telemetry devices and ensure compliance with unit guidelines.