Monitor Technician jobs in Montana

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Works with RN, to indirectly care for patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge.   Under the direct supervision of the registered/licensed nurse, Works with RN and C.N.A. to assist with patients in the Hospital from admission to discharge.  Responsible for ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms.  

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of the basic dysrhythmia test with a minimum of 90% accuracy, identifying all lethal rhythms with 100% accuracy.
• Basic cardiac rhythm and computer course, preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum one year experience in acute care setting, preferred.  
• Previous Monitor Tech experience greater than one year, preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• MT CNA, preferred.  
• ACLS certification, preferred.
• PALS certification, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Medical Terminology
• Basic anatomy/physiology of the heart, and basic cardiac rhythms. 
• Clear and concise communication skills. 
• Keyboarding Skills. 
• Basic office skills. 
• Basic patient care. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians, and other health team professionals. 
• Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergence and non-emergent requests.

ABOUT US:

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.

We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties.

Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

ABOUT GREAT FALLS:

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Great Falls Clinic Hospital are for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.