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UnityPoint Health QC Trinity – Rock Island IL
Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Day shift 7a-3p; every 3rd weekend; holiday rotation

The Monitor Technician's functions include observation, identification, documentation and communication of various cardiac rhythms. The Monitor Technician reports these changes to the patient's assigned nurse and responds to physician inquiries.

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• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience  a culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits – Our competitive  Total Rewards  program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
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• Development – We believe equipping you with support and  development opportunities  is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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The Monitor Technician's functions include observation, identification, documentation and communication of various cardiac rhythms. The Monitor Technician reports these changes to the patient's assigned nurse and responds to physician inquiries.

• Recognizes dysrhythmias or changes in EKG complex promptly
• Monitors Q waves, ST segment and QT intervals and notes changes
• Responds to all monitoring outcomes
• Investigates the cause of any interruption in reception of the heart rhythm
• Accurately documents EKG rhythm strip at the beginning of each shift
• Documents all changes in rhythms or EKG complex

• Ability to perform ECG's, interpret cardiac dysrythmias and/or ECG pattern changes.
• Training or equivalent experience computerized order entry and general clerical functions via computer.
• On-the-job training necessary for monitor technician skills.
• Previous medical/clerical experience with demonstrated proficiency is preferred. Basic computer skills preferred.
• Strong medical terminology and knowledge of cardiac drugs which affect the conduction system.
• Should demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Must maintain current CPR certification.