Employment Type:Part timeShift:Evening Shift

Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Cardiac Tech assumes the flexible role of providing specialized care as a nursing assistant, visual monitoring tech, and telemetry technician.  Training will be provided for the Visual Monitoring and Telemetry Technician position.

Nursing Assistant: The nurse assistant provides patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.  This care focuses on personal hygiene, nutritional needs and activities of daily living. Visual Monitoring Technician:  In addition to the Nursing Assistant job description, the Visual Monitoring Technician is responsible for monitoring patients requiring close observation via remote camera monitoring.  This colleague works cooperatively with the nursing staff and other patient health care personnel to maintain a safe environment and ensure optimal patient safety and comfort.Telemetry Technician:  The Telemetry Technician provides ongoing observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms; prepares and maintains telemetry records and maintains a functioning telemetry system. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school education or equivalent

Successful completion of formal Nurse Aid course/training verified through transcript or original program certificate of completion, required.  Or, registered on DCW registry.

      OR

Currently enrolled in an A.D.N., B.S.N., program with successful completion of first semester of A.D.N. program, OR first year completion of nursing courses in BSN OR graduate of an A.D.N., Diploma, BSN or LPN program.  Registered on State of Iowa Nurse Aide registry listing as “Active” or eligible, preferred.

Experience:  Nursing Assistant experience preferred

Special Skills and Competencies:  Strong verbal communication and organization skills  Strong customer service skills  Demonstrates ability to understand and follow direction  Demonstrates responsiveness to needs to patients, families, peers, and professional staff  Demonstrates continuous application of proper body mechanics  Ability to work flexible hours  Demonstrates basic computer skills  Displays proper telephone etiquette  Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations  Completion of training and competency in use of Avasys Monitoring System  Demonstrates the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms.

Mercy offers:

Competitive wages, including weekend and night differentialsBenefit Package (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan) for positions 16 hours per week or greater.Educational assistanceSuccess Sharing - a bonus when the organization meets its goals

All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physical, drug screen and post offer exam.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.