Monitor Technician

Supports patient care by monitoring telemetry, answering call lights and phones, assisting visitors, printing reports, and completing clerical and staffing-related paperwork for the Medical Care Unit (MCU).

Schedule

Full-Time Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Three nights per week (Mon-Wed or Tues-Thurs)
Every other holiday
No weekends currently required

Location

Alton Memorial 3rd Floor Duncan Wing, Medical Care Unit (MCU)

Role Purpose

Assists with long-term monitoring vital to patient care in the observation of patients with cardiac arrhythmia, suspected arrhythmia, drug intervention per floor with need for observation, and potential of life-threatening cardiac events. Initiates first response and responders to at-risk patients.

Responsibilities

• Supports and demonstrates the continuous improvements of quality and service.
• Observes, reports, and documents patient’s cardiac rhythm.
• Ensures that cardiac monitoring equipment is functioning appropriately.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: No Experience
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Telemetry experience preferred (training provided)
• Clerical/administrative experience
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Less than 2 years of experience
• ECG Rhythm Interpretation certification

About the Unit

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services, and more.

The Medical Care Unit (MCU) is a 34 private-room floor located on the 3rd floor of the New Duncan Wing. General medical care includes, but is not limited to, the following disorders: Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Renal, Neurological, Dermatologic infections.

Benefits

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.