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About ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital

ECU Health Edgecombe Hospital is a full-service, 117-bed acute care facility where residents of Tarboro and the surrounding communities can receive a wide range of health services close to home. As part of the ECU Health system of care, the hospital offers high quality care provided by more than 20 medical specialists, rehabilitation services, a birthing center, a cancer center, outpatient clinics and more.

Position Summary

The Monitor Technician is responsible for the monitoring of cardiac rhythms, documentation, and notifying primary nurse of abnormal rhythms. As a Monitor Technician, you will be responsible for desk functions, answering telephone and patient call system, replenishing charts, etc. If certified as a Nursing Assistant, you may work in this capacity when the telemetry census is two or less, in absence of scheduled Nursing Assistant. You will modify and deliver care that is specific to the age, growth, and level of development of patients including adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

The secretarial duties are an integral part of the nursing unit, being involved in patient care and documentation of patient care. While not directly responsible for care of the patient, the Unit Secretary is responsible for assuring patient care is accomplished. You will be responsible for all general duties and is the pivot person in communications.

The Monitor Technician/Unit Secretary is accountable to and evaluated by the Nurse Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED

• AHA Heartsaver required

• AHA BLS may be substituted for HeartSaver

• Medical terminology course required or demonstrated competency Completion of an EKG Interpretation course

Other Information

• This is an PRN, as needed position

• Required to work rotational shifts

• Required to work weekends, as needed

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Samantha Stewart, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: Samantha.Bass@ecuhealth.org

Tel: (252) 229-4236