Part-Time Telemetry Monitor Tech (EKG) - Alton Memorial Hospital

Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a

Part-Time Telemetry Monitor Tech (Rotating Day & Night Shifts)

for

Alton Memorial Hospital

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R&B Intermediate Care Unit Position Details:

Part-Time (24 hours per week) – benefit eligible Rotating Shift Hours: Day and Night Shifts on set schedule Days Shift Hours: 7am-7:30pm Nights Shift Hours: 7pm-7:30am Read heart telemetry monitors, answer phone, answer call lights, consult doctors as needed, direct visitors Monitoring EKG Rhythms & other vital signs Notifying nurse of abnormal findings on the monitor Trained to recognize normal and abnormal heart rhythms Assist with clerical duties such as answering phones, entering patient information, stocking supplies Patient Care High attention detail & Dependability needed – as the role requires someone to report changes rapidly to the nurse Experience

Monitor tech, healthcare, and/or PCT experience (preferred) Entry level position – great opportunity for someone interested in healthcare to gain valuable experience and exposure. Experience reading telemetry and/or EKG Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or higher level of education Why Join Us?

Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train) Next Steps

If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen 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 telemetry unit is a 32 bed unit, with all private rooms. Patients are under continuous cardiac monitoring with clinical conditions that need closer observation and care. Preferred Qualifications

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 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 and Experience High School Diploma or GED No Experience None Licenses & Certifications

ECG Rhythm Interpretation Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards 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, vision, 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

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