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**Description** **Introduction** Do you have the career opportunities as a Cardiac Monitor Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Healthcare which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. **Benefits** Methodist Healthcare offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: + Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. + Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. + Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing + 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) + Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock + Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. + Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more + Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts + Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships + Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) + Colleague recognition program + Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) + Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits ( _Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._ Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Cardiac Monitor Tech where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! **Job Summary and Qualifications** General Statement of Duties: The Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT) will observe and interpret cardiac monitoring through continual recognition and documentation of rhythm tracings for adult and pediatric patients, as assigned. The CMT will also be responsible for escalation of any change in cardiac rhythm or rate to the nurse. Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics: + Education: None + Experience: None + Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (Adult and Pediatrics). + Preferred: Previous Cardiac Monitor Tech experience in a hospital setting. Essential Job Functions: 1. Continuously observes and accurately interprets cardiac rhythms of patients via the cardiac monitor. 2. Accurately analyzes electronic rhythm strips for ventricular rate, PR interval, and QRS duration and documents the rhythm type. 3. Notes changes in patient rhythm and documents trends when any new ectopic beat is observed, and/or when a change in pattern is observed; appropriately escalates rhythm changes to the nurse. 4. Recognizes life-threatening dysrhythmias and immediately escalates to the nurse. 5. Utilizes appropriate alarms/parameters and verifies settings to provide optimal patient monitoring, according to provider's orders or unit criteria. 6. Responds to alarms immediately and escalates to the nurse, as applicable. 7. Communicates with nurse to troubleshoot reception issues and lead placement. 8. Communicates promptly with nurse when the cardiac monitor indicates batteries are low and need to be replaced. 9. Informs nurse of equipment malfunctions and escalates through proper chain of command to ensure loop closure and resolution. 10. Gives/receives handoff report on all monitored patients to ensure continuity of care and patient safety. Additional Job Functions: 1. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals. 2. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function. 3. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or the Code of Conduct itself. 4. Completes other duties as assigned. HCA Healthcare (Corporate) ( , based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleledresources and opportunitiesto reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market rate compensation to continuing education andcareer advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to ourExecutive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this level of the industry. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worldâs Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Cardiac Monitor Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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