Monitor Tech

Overview • Department: Stepdown • Schedule: Nights, 7p-7a, full-time, every other weekend • Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Joseph Medical Center • Location: Joliet, IL 60435 Responsibilities The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that laboratory and radiology tests have been ordered and performed. Prepares and maintains records in the ER. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms required daily. Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from the primary responsibility of dysrhythmia monitoring. Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within the scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills; and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and must maintain it. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and must maintain it. Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well‑being. Learn more here: Pay Transparency Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.46 to $25.29. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: #J-18808-Ljbffr