Monitor Technician

** Job Summary and Responsibilities*
* As a Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes.

Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation.

To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention.

+ Maintains continuity of care by processing patient records accurately and promptly from admission to discharge.

+ Uses current information system.

+ Constantly observes all monitors and promptly notifies Charge Nurse or RN responsible for patient rhythm and / or invasive waveform changes.

+ Functions efficiently during emergency situations.

+ Able to run and troubleshoot monitor equipment, reporting any malfunction to Charge RN, Clinical Supervisor or Director.

+ Obtains documentation strips at required times of all EKG and applicable waveforms.

** Job Requirements
** Required

+ High School GED High school diploma or GED equivalent., upon hire or

+ High School Graduate High school diploma or GED equivalent., upon hire and

+ Basic EKG class or successful completion of the Basic Rhythm test., upon hire and

+ Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Preferred

+ Medical terminology class or related training. and One (1) year Monitor Tech experience inan acute care setting., upon hire and

+ Previous experience with a patient care module or personal computer.

Where You'll Work

Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Gilbert, the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, is a 198-bed, not-for profit hospital with more than 1,300 team members and almost 900 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. In 2014, Phoenix Children's Hospital launched a 22-bed pediatric unit inside the hospital. Mercy Gilbert opened in 2006 and has been a vital part of the growing community.

Today it is the fifth largest employer in Gilbert. During the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, Mercy Gilbert provided more than $24 million in community benefit. As a result of Dignity Health's mission to deliver health care and partner with the community, more than 42,000 people in the East Valley were reached through community health services. For more information visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

** Pay Range*
* $18.00 - $23.30 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.