Monitor Technician

Job : R-47741 Job Type: Part time Location: Kansas City, Kansas

The Monitor Technician performs surveillance and interpretation of cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitoring for patients throughout the hospital on telemetry capable units.

• Assist with telemetry monitoring of patients as requested by various departments within the hospital
• Inclusive of lead placement, changing batteries, and assigning equipment to the patient
• Assure that cardiac rhythm equipment and software is programmed with the appropriate patient and staff assignment information
• Communicate changes in patient’s cardiac rhythm status to appropriate staff within identified time lines
• Complete cardiac rhythm interpretations on assigned patients
• Perform minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary depending upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

• High School Graduate or GED

• Health care tech experience such as Nursing or Medical Student, EMT, Paramedic, MA, or CNA

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) – American Heart Association (AHA)
• Must pass telemetry examination within 90 Days

• Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - State Board of Emergency Medical Services OR
• Licensed Paramedic - State Board of Emergency Medical Services OR
• CNA, Medical Assistant, EMT or Paramedic or enrolled in Medical or Nursing school

• Must be able to lift greater than 10 pounds and walk distance

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.