CommonSpirit Health
Job Summary
While this position provides virtual cardiac monitoring services to the patients of CommonSpirit Health across the United States, this role must work on‑site at our Phoenix AZ Virtual Hospital located at 3033 N. 3rd Avenue.
Key Job Responsibilities Utilizing highly advanced IT technology, you will be the eyes of our onsite patient care team by maintaining continuous cardio‑pulmonary monitoring surveillance of assigned patients nationwide. You will need to recognize the difference between emergency and non‑emergency changes and quickly evaluate the situation. You will initiate communication with the onsite patient care team to report any situation requiring immediate and direct intervention to maintain patient safety, healing, and comfort. You will practice direct observation skills to anticipate changes in cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation and know when to engage the onsite staff. You may serve as an escalation trigger for immediate patient care or simply provide a sense of 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, for example: Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training), Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Radiology, or Respiratory Therapy.
2 years of recent related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
OR
Official transcript reflecting completion of fundamentals of nursing and one semester of clinical practice in an RN school that demonstrates the completion of an EKG Interpretation course.
Preferred Experience
3 years 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:
Associate’s degree in EKG Technology
Basic and/or Advanced EKG Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician (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.
Company Overview Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. 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. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range $20.91 - $29.54 /hour
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Key Job Responsibilities Utilizing highly advanced IT technology, you will be the eyes of our onsite patient care team by maintaining continuous cardio‑pulmonary monitoring surveillance of assigned patients nationwide. You will need to recognize the difference between emergency and non‑emergency changes and quickly evaluate the situation. You will initiate communication with the onsite patient care team to report any situation requiring immediate and direct intervention to maintain patient safety, healing, and comfort. You will practice direct observation skills to anticipate changes in cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation and know when to engage the onsite staff. You may serve as an escalation trigger for immediate patient care or simply provide a sense of 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, for example: Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training), Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Radiology, or Respiratory Therapy.
2 years of recent related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
OR
Official transcript reflecting completion of fundamentals of nursing and one semester of clinical practice in an RN school that demonstrates the completion of an EKG Interpretation course.
Preferred Experience
3 years 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:
Associate’s degree in EKG Technology
Basic and/or Advanced EKG Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician (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.
Company Overview Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. 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. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.
Pay Range $20.91 - $29.54 /hour
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