Stormont Vail Health·Topeka, Kansas
Responsible for processing and interpreting cardiac rhythm data for patients in telemetry and Critical Care Departments. This includes monitoring cardiac strips, reporting lethal arrhythmias immediately, and mentoring other monitor technicians.
Position Status: Full time
Second Shift (Evenings - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)
Hours per week: 40
Job Information Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview Responsible for processing an interpreting cardiac rhythm data for patients on all telemetry and Critical Care Departments. Applies and discontinues telemetry monitors as needed. The delivery of professional nursing care at Stormont-Vail HealthCare is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the theory of Shared governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
What you will do
Provide a positive image to customers by creating a friendly atmosphere and placing a high priority on meeting customer needs in a courteous manner.
Continuously monitoring cardiac strips, edits, and process cardiac monitor strips per department standard.
Communicate pertinent data and information relative to the patient, situation, or setting in a timely manner. All rhythm changes and lethal arrhythmias are reported immediately to with urgency.
Have an understanding of the equipment used for cardiac monitoring and report problems to management staff and BioMed staff.
Understand and practice patient confidentiality.
Input and interact with computer software as necessary.
Understand and follow SVHC and department policies and procedures.
Mentors monitor techs to their role for the purpose of ensuring successful enculturation, orientation, competence, and emotional support. Supports students to enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Promotes a mutually respectful environment that encourages the exchange of ideas and supports the effectiveness of professional relationships and integrates ethics in all aspects of practice.
Practices Diversity, Equity and Inclusion principles in their daily work by respecting others’ uniqueness, perspectives, backgrounds or beliefs
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.
Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.
Requires 1 year of healthcare experience and the ability to successfully complete a Basic Dysrythmia course and orientation. Proficiency in communication and adherence to patient confidentiality are essential.
Market context
Kansas nursing openings commonly favor candidates with prior bedside experience and current licensure, especially in settings that need nurses who can step in with limited onboarding. This role is competitive because it asks for an ADN with BSN completion within five years, one year of RN experience, a multi-state RN license, and BLS and ACLS certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your license status and certification dates before applying to save research time.
