Job Description

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed,non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff. Our physicians have lived, worked and been involved in our community for many years. Some have been here 30-plus years; they know you, not only as a patient, but as a friend and neighbor.

The Monitor Technologist ensures that heart monitors and associated equipment are functioning correctly, examines patient heartbeat patterns noting irregularities and reports status to the medical staff in charge of patients.

• Observe and interpret patients’ heart monitors checking for abnormalities, including irregular heartbeats, arrhythmias and cardiac arrest
• Attach electrodes to patients’ bodies and record electrical impulses from the heart to perform EKG’s
• Use hospital equipment and medical technology to perform various tests on patients’ hearts, such as stress tests
• Recognize and respond to any abnormal conditions in patients’ heartbeats
• Interpret test results and report any changes in heart readings or EKGs to the Doctor or Nurse in charge of the affected patient
• Update patients’ records with all readings taken from the heart monitors or EKGs
• Clean and maintain heart monitors and EKG machines
• Report any necessary equipment repairs in a timely manner
• Assist with training new staff in medical monitoring systems
• Delivery exceptional patient care

The Monitor Technologist assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills to team with patients and staff
• Understanding of patient care, medical terminology, coding procedures, reference tools, and appropriate clinical pharmacology for medical assistant scope
• Ability to remain calm in stressful environments
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands and fingers to handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell as demonstrated by the Occupational Performance Capacity (OPC) test and/or pre-employment physical administered by CRMC at offer
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited EKG or Monitor Technician program, required
• BLS, required
• 1 year experience in Medical Monitoring or related field, preferred

CRMC BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Our comprehensive compensation plan includes, the following benefits.

• Generous paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS)
• 403B Retirement Savings
• Additional Voluntary Insurance
• Federal Student Loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistant Program
• Free Indoor Walking Track & Gym

We are excited to learn about you and hope you join us on a shared mission serving every generation with patient centered, compassionate care. Please take a moment to visit our website to learn how we make an impact through collaboration, innovation, and stewardship.

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our associates is critical to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources at HR@crmcinc.org or 620-252-1662.

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