**Overview** In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities. CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more! **Responsibilities** *****Sign On Bonus Eligible***** *****3rd Shift Differential of $2.15/hr added to base rate of pay***** Our Monitor Technicians make a significant impact on patient care by performing surveillance of cardiac rhythms at a central monitoring station, and for recognizing, recording and reporting potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias in accordance with established standards and procedures. The duties of the role are primarily performed in a centralized monitoring unit, under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Great team members will make an impact in the organization through: + Monitoring patient’s cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation using appropriate cardiac monitoring equipment; obtains a baseline ECG strip on all monitored patients according to department guidelines; records and posts cardiac strips in accordance with established procedures; may replace electrode pads, wires and batteries as necessary. Updates and verifies patient data in the information system; maintains unit/department specific records as assigned. + Recognizing rhythms with the potential to alter the patient’s physiology and obtains a documentary ECG strip; immediately reports all arrhythmias to the RN responsible for the patient in accordance with established protocols. + Acting as a resource for incoming and outgoing related communications by addressing questions and assisting staff in accordance with established procedures. + Ensures a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management and Regulatory Standards and if applicable infection prevention. + The opportunity to participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives and activities for the department. **Qualifications** **What we are looking for in a team member:** + Adheres to and exhibits our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. + Willingness to contribute to responsibilities that will impact patient care through a positive, customer service and solutions based mindset. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department and with our clinical staff as required by the duties of the role. **Candidates will also need to meet the minimum qualifications through 1 of the 3 avenues outlined below:** 1. Three months of post-secondary education/training in regard to a cardiology-related field (e.g. cardiac monitoring, EKG technology, Emergency medicine, nursing, exercise science) 2. Graduation from one of the following accredited programs, including EKG Interpretation: Nursing Assistant (or military medical specialty training), or Medical Assistant 3. One year of recent related work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities to include EKG interpretation responsibilities. _**Successful completion of a Basic EKG test is required within 90 days of hire.**_ **Graduation from one of the following accredited programs, including EKG Interpretation (Preferred):** + Monitor Technician + Health Unit Coordinator + Associate’s degree in EKG Technology + Work experience as Monitor Tech or Monitor Tech/HUC **Pay Range** $20.58 - $32.45 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.