CommonSpirit Health
Cardiac Monitor Tech I
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Cardiac Monitor Tech I
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While this position provides virtual cardiac monitoring services to patients across the United States, the role must work on‑site at the Phoenix AZ Virtual Hospital located at 3033 N. 3rd Avenue.
Job Summary As our Virtual Cardiac Monitoring Tech at CommonSpirit Health, you will help people in need across the United States in a 24/7 virtual call center environment. You will be part of our highly specialized team of patient caregivers at CommonSpirit Health's Virtual Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.
Every day, you will perform remote cardio‑pulmonary rhythm surveillance for up to 60 patients at multiple locations nationwide. Using advanced IT technologies, you will accurately recognize cardiac rhythms and notify the on‑site patient care team of any changes in cardiac rhythm, arrhythmias, or oxygen saturation. You are the additional pair of eyes needed to proactively recognize, record and report potentially dangerous changes in patient behaviors to stride to improve patient outcomes.
To succeed in this role, you must be committed to providing focused patient cardio‑pulmonary monitoring, successfully recognize possibly dangerous rhythm changes or oxygen saturation, and communicate what you see to the on‑site patient care team calmly and efficiently, ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient.
Key Job Responsibilities
Utilize highly advanced IT technology to maintain continuous cardio‑pulmonary monitoring surveillance of assigned patients nationwide.
Recognize the difference between emergency and non‑emergency changes and quickly evaluate the situation.
Initiate communication with the on‑site patient care team to report any situation requiring immediate and direct intervention to maintain patient safety, healing, and comfort.
Practice direct observation skills to anticipate changes in cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation and know when to engage the on‑site staff.
Serve as an escalation trigger for immediate patient care or simply provide comfort knowing someone is monitoring the patient while not directly in the room.
Minimum Job Requirements
Successful completion of a Basic EKG test within 90 days of hire.
Graduate from an accredited healthcare related program that demonstrates the completion of an EKG Interpretation course, e.g., Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Radiology, or Respiratory Therapy AND 2 years of recent related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
Preferred
3‑year patient care experience or two years of experience as a monitor tech.
Graduation from one of the following accredited programs, that demonstrates the completion of an EKG Interpretation course: Associates degree in EKG Technology, Basic and/or Advanced EKG Certificate, EMT Certificate, Cardio‑Pulmonary Certificate, National recognized EKG Certification.
Required Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of standards, procedures, and equipment relating to the monitoring and documenting of cardiac rhythms.
Knowledge of or ability to learn procedures and equipment applicable to the operations of the assigned work unit.
Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations sufficient to perform the position's duties.
Knowledge of contemporary office principles, practices, systems, and equipment.
Ability to accurately recognize cardio‑pulmonary rhythms and to detect arrhythmias.
Ability to take appropriate action and follow established protocols in notifying RN staff of changes in cardiac rhythm and arrhythmias.
Ability to troubleshoot routine technical monitor problems.
Ability to perform basic math calculations, including addition and subtraction.
Ability to understand and apply instructions provided by the supervisor in charge.
Ability to understand and adhere to procedures relating to protected healthcare information, safety and risk management.
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Satisfactory completion of the competency‑based training program as a cardio‑pulmonary technician at CommonSpirit Health.
> Where You'll Work CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital‑based locations, in addition to its home‑based services and virtual care offerings.
Pay Range $20.91 - $29.54 /hour
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Cardiac Monitor Tech I
role at
CommonSpirit Health .
While this position provides virtual cardiac monitoring services to patients across the United States, the role must work on‑site at the Phoenix AZ Virtual Hospital located at 3033 N. 3rd Avenue.
Job Summary As our Virtual Cardiac Monitoring Tech at CommonSpirit Health, you will help people in need across the United States in a 24/7 virtual call center environment. You will be part of our highly specialized team of patient caregivers at CommonSpirit Health's Virtual Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.
Every day, you will perform remote cardio‑pulmonary rhythm surveillance for up to 60 patients at multiple locations nationwide. Using advanced IT technologies, you will accurately recognize cardiac rhythms and notify the on‑site patient care team of any changes in cardiac rhythm, arrhythmias, or oxygen saturation. You are the additional pair of eyes needed to proactively recognize, record and report potentially dangerous changes in patient behaviors to stride to improve patient outcomes.
To succeed in this role, you must be committed to providing focused patient cardio‑pulmonary monitoring, successfully recognize possibly dangerous rhythm changes or oxygen saturation, and communicate what you see to the on‑site patient care team calmly and efficiently, ensuring the best possible outcome for the patient.
Key Job Responsibilities
Utilize highly advanced IT technology to maintain continuous cardio‑pulmonary monitoring surveillance of assigned patients nationwide.
Recognize the difference between emergency and non‑emergency changes and quickly evaluate the situation.
Initiate communication with the on‑site patient care team to report any situation requiring immediate and direct intervention to maintain patient safety, healing, and comfort.
Practice direct observation skills to anticipate changes in cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation and know when to engage the on‑site staff.
Serve as an escalation trigger for immediate patient care or simply provide comfort knowing someone is monitoring the patient while not directly in the room.
Minimum Job Requirements
Successful completion of a Basic EKG test within 90 days of hire.
Graduate from an accredited healthcare related program that demonstrates the completion of an EKG Interpretation course, e.g., Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Radiology, or Respiratory Therapy AND 2 years of recent related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
Preferred
3‑year patient care experience or two years of experience as a monitor tech.
Graduation from one of the following accredited programs, that demonstrates the completion of an EKG Interpretation course: Associates degree in EKG Technology, Basic and/or Advanced EKG Certificate, EMT Certificate, Cardio‑Pulmonary Certificate, National recognized EKG Certification.
Required Knowledge And Abilities
Knowledge of standards, procedures, and equipment relating to the monitoring and documenting of cardiac rhythms.
Knowledge of or ability to learn procedures and equipment applicable to the operations of the assigned work unit.
Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations sufficient to perform the position's duties.
Knowledge of contemporary office principles, practices, systems, and equipment.
Ability to accurately recognize cardio‑pulmonary rhythms and to detect arrhythmias.
Ability to take appropriate action and follow established protocols in notifying RN staff of changes in cardiac rhythm and arrhythmias.
Ability to troubleshoot routine technical monitor problems.
Ability to perform basic math calculations, including addition and subtraction.
Ability to understand and apply instructions provided by the supervisor in charge.
Ability to understand and adhere to procedures relating to protected healthcare information, safety and risk management.
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
Satisfactory completion of the competency‑based training program as a cardio‑pulmonary technician at CommonSpirit Health.
> Where You'll Work CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital‑based locations, in addition to its home‑based services and virtual care offerings.
Pay Range $20.91 - $29.54 /hour
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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