What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Tech, PRN, Days position at Logan Regional Medical Center?
Description
Step into a meaningful role at Logan Regional Medical Center, a 132-bed facility located in southern West Virginia. Logan Regional is an award-winning, full-service community hospital with a history of innovation, from its one-of-a-kind Rural General Surgery residency program to its collaboration with Marshall Health Network to bring more opportunities for specialty care to the area. Logan Regional has earned the prestigious 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker’s listing of Great Community Hospitals, Forbes Inaugural Top Hospitals list, and Best-in-State hospital status from Newsweek/Statista. Consider growing your career at Logan Regional, which offers an ideal combination of high standards of care in a small, caring community.
Job Summary
Provides continuous surveillance of cardiac telemetry monitors to identify and report significant changes in cardiac rhythms. Supports patient safety and clinical communication in centralized monitoring environments.
Essential Functions
- Continuously observe and interpret cardiac rhythms from telemetry monitors.
- Record rhythm strips at designated intervals and notify nursing staff of changes.
- Maintain monitor station cleanliness and function; report equipment issues.
- Document rhythm interpretations and maintain accurate logbooks.
- Communicate clearly and promptly with unit nursing staff.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Ability to interpret dysrhythmias accurately.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Able to multitask and respond calmly in emergencies.
- Proficient in EMR systems and basic computer functions.
Qualifications
Education
- Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) completion of Nursing Asst, Patient Care Tech, Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Tech program (Required) Or Some College Coursework Completed in an accredited school of nursing to include successful completion of at least 1 semester. (Required)
Licenses/Certifications
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant or CMA or EMT Upon Hire (Required)
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required)
- EKG - Electrocardiogram Certification Upon Hire (Preferred)
Experience
- 1 years patient care experience in a hospital setting (Preferred)