Monitor Tech Fulltime Nights

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Monitor Tech Fulltime Nights at Carondelet St. Marys Hospital, Tucson, Arizona.

Techs perform various activities regarding electrocardiograms on patients requiring continual cardiac monitoring. They attach, connect, and operate electrodes, review patient records, monitor patients during procedures, identify and correct artifacts, edit and forward results, maintain EKG equipment and supplies, run strips, maintain telemetry documentation, notify Biomed of equipment problems, and assist in training new Monitor Techs.

• Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine or stress test machine.
• Reviews patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures.
• Makes sure patient is monitored during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects for artifacts.
• Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.
• Runs a strip per department protocol.
• Maintains telemetry documentation of reported information.
• Notifies Biomed of any equipment problems.
• Assists in training new Monitor Techs.

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D.).
• Completion of basic EKG examination if not already completed.

• Previous experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech or Monitor Tech Trainee in an acute healthcare setting.
• One (1) year experience as Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant, Monitor Tech, Monitor Tech Trainee in an acute healthcare setting also preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Specialty areas Basic Life Support (BLS).
• AHA required.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Carondelet St. Marys Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

St. Marys Hospital, established in 1880, is Southern Arizonas longest continually operating hospital and one of the top medical centers in Tucson and the region. Home to the Carondelet Heart & Vascular Institute, St. Marys is recognized as a destination hospital for minimally invasive heart and vascular surgery, as well as advanced stroke care, emergency care, wound care and bariatric surgery. St. Marys strives to offer personalized, compassionate care to every patient. Join our team!

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