Cardiac Monitor Technician (90 FTE, Nights)

Job Description

Job Posting Text

UW Medicines Telesitter Program located at Harborview Medical Center has an outstanding opportunity for a Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT).

• 90% FTE 36 hours weekly

• Night shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Conveniently located near public transportation.

• Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve.

• Opportunity to provide career growth.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The CMT Telesitter program provides monitoring from a central monitoring center for patients of UW Medicine who require cardiac telemetry surveillance.

• Assist the nursing staff with surveillance of cardiac monitors including identification and communication of dysrhythmias

• Assist with the clerical and support activities for patient care on the nursing unit

• Receive visitors to the unit and facilitates contact between the patient/family and appropriate discipline

• Participate in unit and selected departmental activities to promote effective problem solving and communication

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED

• Completion of a course in cardiac dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation or one year experience in monitor surveillance in a coronary care/telemetry unit

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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