Responsibilities

PRN Weekend Requirements

The Monitor Technician is responsible for the continuous observation and documentation of cardiac rhythms and identification of any changes. Candidate must have critical thinking skills and able to past the basic EKG waveform interpretation exam prior to being hired. After which the candidate must attend and complete the telemetry monitor tech class post 3 months of employment. The Tele/EKG tech must continue education on tele/EKG interpretation via 3 levels of learning sessions skills.  The TELEMETRY/EKG tech job is critical and requires the ability to have critical thinking skill.

Observe up to 60 patients on telemetry monitorsFrequent communication with nursing staff and documentation a must.Channel and red phone checkOther duties as assigned by management (EKGs) if applicable.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent

Overview

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.