MONITOR TECHNICIAN II

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Facility:

2301 Brambleton Ave SW - Roanoke

Requisition Number:

R161978 MONITOR TECHNICIAN II (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Virtual Monitor Technician II is primarily responsible for the continuous ECG monitoring of patient''s cardiac rhythm. Also, assists with patient transport to procedural and/or inpatient areas. Provides cardiac monitoring for patients cared for at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital''s Emergency Department.

This position is located in Roanoke, VA at Carilion Clinic Parkview. This position is not a work from home position

This position is eligible for a $1,000 bonus when successful candidate meets applicable guidelines and for external hires only.

This position is full time working the day/evening/night shift with every other weekend and rotating holidays

The Virtual Monitor Technician II

• Assures continuity of patient care.
• Responds to all monitoring alarms, identifies abnormalities, interprets cardiac arrhythmias, triages actionable events, evaluates trends, notifies the nurse according to alarm management protocols, adjusts alarm parameters per procedural guidelines, and documents significant occurrences for the medical record.
• Ensures safe patient monitoring by ensuring alarms are kept on with appropriate limits in accordance with Clinical Alarm Standards; responding immediately to life-threatening arrhythmias notifying the appropriate response team within 1 minute; recognizing changes in ST segments, QT intervals, SpO2 waveforms, and BP measurements immediately communicating abnormal findings to the nurse; following Leads Off protocol documenting patients whereabouts throughout the monitoring period.
• Continuously observes cardiac monitor and patient status for assigned Cardiac monitored patients.
• Interprets cardiac rhythm with strips at defined intervals and documents in Electronic Medical Record per departmental policy.
• Orients new employees and may provide guidance to volunteers, students, support or contract staff.

What We Require:

Education: HS diploma or equivalent education required.

Experience: None.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Must successfully complete annual Cardiac Monitor Assessment.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills required.

Must have computer skills.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:

$17.39 - $24.35

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter:

TAMIKA RICKMAN

Recruiter Email:

tdrickman@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training