Monitor Technician
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
28 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
The Monitor Technician performs surveillance and interpretation of cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitoring for patients throughout the hospital on telemetry capable units.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Assist with telemetry monitoring of patients as requested by various departments within the hospital
- Inclusive of lead placement changing batteries and assigning equipment to the patient.
- Assure that cardiac rhythm equipment and software is programmed with the appropriate patient and staff assignment information.
- Communicate changes in patients cardiac rhythm status to appropriate staff within identified time lines.
- Completes cardiac rhythm interpretations on assigned patients.
- Performs minor maintenance and cleaning of equipment and restocks supplies
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate or GED.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Health care tech experience such as Nursing or Medical Student EMT Paramedic MA or CNA.
Required Licensure and Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Must pass telemetry examination within 90 Days
Preferred Licensure and Certification
- Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - State Board of Emergency Medical Services OR
- Licensed Paramedic - State Board of Emergency Medical Services OR
- CNA Medical Assistant EMT or Paramedic or enrolled in Medical or Nursing school.
Knowledge Requirements
- Must be able to lift greater than 10 pounds and walk distance.
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Job Requisition ID:
R-45619We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education.
