Monitor Technician

Monitor Technician - Medical Care Unit (FT Nights)

The Monitor Technician supports patient care by monitoring telemetry, answering call lights and phones, assisting visitors, printing reports, and completing clerical and staffing-related paperwork for the Medical Care Unit (MCU).

Schedule:

• Full-Time Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Three nights per week (Mon-Wed or Tues-Thurs)
• Every other holiday
• No weekends currently required

Location:

• Alton Memorial
• 3rd Floor Duncan Wing, Medical Care Unit (MCU)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Telemetry experience preferred (training provided)
• Clerical/administrative experience
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Why Join Us?

• Consistent three-night schedule
• No weekends currently required
• Training opportunities and supportive team environment

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The Medical Care Unit (MCU) is a 34 Private Room floor located on the 3rd floor of the New Duncan Wing. General medical care includes, but is not limited to, the following disorders: Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Renal, Neurological, Dermatologic infecti

Role Purpose

Assists with long term monitoring vital to patient care in the observation of patients with cardiac arrhythmia, suspected arrhythmia, drug intervention per floor with need for observation, and potential of life threatening cardiac events. Initiates first response and responders to at risk patients.

Responsibilities

• Supports and demonstrates the continuous improvements of quality and service.
• Observes, reports, and documents patient's cardiac rhythm.
• Ensures that cardiac monitoring equipment is functioning appropriately.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• <2 years

Licenses & Certifications

• ECG Rhythm Interpretation

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer