Monitor Technician

Monitor Technician (Full-Time, Nights)Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health opened its doors April 2025 as the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 25 years! Integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, this enhanced integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. Our advanced hospital will offer 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, onsite 550-car parking garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.We are seeking an experienced Monitor Technician (Full-Time, Nights). Our ideal candidate is responsible for the continuous observation, interpretation, and documentation of patients' cardiac rhythms in an inpatient acute care hospital. This role involves operating telemetry monitoring systems, identifying and reporting dysrthymias, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care.Job duties include:Continuously monitor patients and immediately notify the nursing station, charge nurse, or HOS change for battery or lead change or change in baseline rhythm.Initiate a CODE in an event of a lethal dysrhythmia unless the patient is a DNR.Document and print strips according to policy.Provide assistance with elimination care.Promptly provide, empty, and remove bedpans, urinals upon request of the nurse or patient, and assist patient to bedside commode or bathroom.Provide prompt incontinence care using correct products (peri-cleaner, barrier creams, ointments, or incontinence pads, etc...)Accurately record intake and output and bowel movement; ask patient regarding frequency of bowel movement within 24 hours, report to nurse and document on graphic record.Conduct incontinence rounds as directed.Turning and reposition patients every 2 hours.Maintain clean and tidy patient appearance by changing bed linens when soiled and upon patient request.Perform or assist patient with complete, partial baths or showers as appropriate to patient safety and patient capabilities and progress patient self-care as directed by nurse.Assist with all aspects of routine A.M. or P.M. care including oral hygiene, care of dentures, grooming of hair, shaving, peri- or Foley catheter care.Feed patients as indicated, ensuring that aspiration precautions are observed (head of bed up, small amounts, ensure each spoonful is swallowed and not pocketed in mouth) and promptly notify nurse if aspiration is suspected.Under the supervision of nurse provides routine Chest PT and incentive spirometry.Collect and/or transport specimens and blood products as per hospital policy.Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) including using two or three identifiers as per hospital policy prior to providing treatment, collecting specimens, etc.Perform other job duties/assignments as assigned.To learn more visit cedarhillregional.com or jobs.uhsinc.com.As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.Qualifications Requirements:High School diploma or equivalencyCompletion of a formal Monitor Technician or EKG Technician training program preferredPrior experience in telemetry monitoring is advantageousCertified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) OR Certified Cardiac Monitor Technician (CCMT) requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredEEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.