Monitor Technician

About the position

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center - Opening in 2025! When open in early 2025, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health will be the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC's), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system will establish a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it will ensure residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community. This full-service hospital will include 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage and a helipad for emergency transport. We are seeking an experienced Monitor Technician (PRN). Our ideal candidate will perform direct patient care tasks under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs various tasks. The Monitor Technician provides direct patient care limited to non-invasive procedures, unless completed competencies in phlebotomy. The incumbent provides continuous cardiac monitoring of patients from the telemetry room.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant Course, 2 years of a 4 year nursing school to include 1 semester of Medical Surgical Nursing and 1 semester of fundamentals, 1 year of a 2 year nursing program or comparable Military Training
• At least six months of recent Hospital or long-term care experience, which provided knowledge of basic patient-care activities related to patient care technician duties

Nice-to-haves

• Fundamental computer skills and keyboard familiarity
• Passing Score on hospital Dysrhythmia Exam
• Able to speak and write English Fluently
• Demonstrated communication, organization and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Benefits

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries