Monitor Technician - EKG Heart Station

Clinical Staff - Nursing

The Monitor Technician is a trained member of the nursing team within the Telemetry department. Monitor Technicians provide 24/7 telemetry monitoring and observation for inpatients from all disciplines throughout the hospital. The department focus is aiding in identification and prevention of acute medical events by providing monitoring across multiple platforms, and to help ensure our patients receive the highest possible care available. The Telemetry department strives to maintain the most updated evidence-based practices and equipment needed to facilitate our goals. Monitor Technicians are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team approach we implement at UAMS.

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED, PLUS Six (6) months of direct patient care-related experience.
• PCT certified within three (3) months of hire (training provided).

Special knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Must complete the dysrhythmia course within a 90-day evaluation period and maintain competency as a telemetry technician.
• Must have excellent communication skills, ability to follow oral instructions, basic computer skills, strong work ethic, and accountability.

Responsibilities:

• Performs EKG in a timely manner; cleans EKG equipment after each patient use, maintains a clear electrocardiogram signal, and problem-solves interferences of pattern;
• Assign an overreader in MUSE.
• Enters all patient information in Epic, EKG machine, and MUSE
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Sharps, Sitting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible: Yes