Job Details

Overview

St. Joseph Health - Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

The incumbent is a member of the healthcare team whose primary role is to monitor patients connected to cardiac arrhythmia monitors. In addition, they also may monitor patients with invasive arterial lines, oxygen saturation, and other non-invasive monitors. Additionally, the Monitor Tech provides clerical support to the clinical team. The monitor technician may have access to the storage rooms where drugs, needles, and syringes are located as needed to perform their job duties.

Qualifications

Experience

• 1 year Monitor Technician in a health care setting preferred
• Basic Cardiac Monitoring Certification Required (If not completed by hire date, must obtain prior to completing orientation in order to continue employment). Medical terminology course or equivalent knowledge.
• Candidates must have a BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association