Monitor Technician

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PRN/Per Diem Your experience matters Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a EKG Monitor Technician joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you'll contribute A Monitor Technician who excels in this role: Under the supervision of an RN, this person performs telemetry monitoring. Performs continual surveillance of multiple monitors for three nursing floors. Identifies significant arrhythmias and/or signs of patient distress and intervenes appropriately. Reports abnormal assessment and telemetry findings or changes in patient. physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff. Print out rhythm strips and deliver them to the appropriate nursing floor. Maintain rhythm logs. Test equipment for proper working order. Report any equipment problems to the supervisor. Review and comply with LifePoint Code of Conduct and all relevant company and division policies and procedures. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

Comprehensive Benefits:

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage

Financial Protection & PTO:

Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

Financial & Career Growth:

Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being:

Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

Professional Development:

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for An ideal candidate for this position will have critical thinking skills, exercise decisive judgment, and be able to work with minimal supervision. They must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. High school diploma or equivalent work experience is required. Handle with Care class must be completed with 6 months of hire/transfer. More about Starr Regional Medical Center Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Athens and Etowah, Tn community for over 50 years. EEOC Statement "Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Qualifications:

['Handle with Care class completion within 6 months', 'High school diploma or equivalent']