Emergency Room Technician jobs in Oregon

Monitor Technician ARRMC (Emergency Room)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.900000 | Full Time | 3rd Shift - Nights

Salary: $20.53 and up, depending on years of relevant experience.

As a Monitor Tech at Asante, you will also make extra money per hour (shift differentials) when working night, swing, and weekend hours:

• $2.15 extra per hour between 11:00pm and 7:00am (Nights)
• $1.27 extra per hour between 3:00pm and 11:00pm (Swing Shift)
• $1.10 extra per hour for weekend shifts

Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.

The Monitor Tech is responsible for monitoring, documenting and interpreting cardiac rhythms and/or hemodynamic lines for assigned patients on the unit under the direction of the RN, LPN, Physician or Physician Assistant. Related responsibilities include documenting and reporting EKG abnormalities, changes or concerns to the appropriate staff member.

This is a highly administrative position in a fast-paced environment and responsibilities may include the unit's clerical duties, transcription of orders, communication of information, and requisition of supplies and equipment.

Education

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience demonstrating ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required
• Successful Completion of a Basic Cardiac Rhythms course and/or the ability to pass Asante's Basic Cardiac Rhythms test is required
• Knowledge of medical terminology (through education or experience in a health care setting), preferred
• Successful completion of an Advanced Cardiac Rhythms course, preferred

PLEASE NOTE: As indicated in the Education requirements noted above, this position requires successful completion of a basic cardiac rhythms course and/or the ability to pass Asante's Basic Cardiac Rhythms test in order to qualify for the position and be forwarded for consideration. Applicants that have not taken the course through Asante will be asked to "challenge" Asante's test.

**If you have an interest in being eligible for this position, here is a recommended online Basic Cardiac Rhythms course:

Please feel free to email: for additional information

Experience

• No previous experience as a Monitor Tech is required, however clerical, reception or other healthcare-related experience is highly preferred
• One year or more of telemetry monitoring and/or EMT experience is also preferred

Certifications

• BLS: Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider certified by American Heart Association (AHA), preferred

Required Skills

• Computer and typing skills
• Effective communication skills and the ability to react calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients
• Flexibility in arranging work schedule, preferred

Working Environment

• Most shifts are 10 - 12 hours (depending on the unit) and will include long periods of sitting, watching monitors and working on a computer.

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

• Competitive starting wage
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values -traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.