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DescriptionAbout UsCornerstone Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1990 and provides excellent healthcare services to our patients, residents and their families.Our employees make a difference, join us so you can too! We pride ourselves on our quality of care, responsive service, and commitment to excellence. We treat each employee, patient and resident like we would a member of our own family and measure our success by the direct impact we have on improving the quality of life for our employees, patients and residents.Responsibilities* The Monitor Technician is responsible for recognition and interpretation of cardiac rhythms in a facility with a patient population of ages ranging from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, general medical-surgical conditions, with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs.* Assume responsibility for watching monitors continuously.* Monitors heart rhythm patterns of patients on telemetry or cardiac monitoring equipment and reports outcomes.Responds to alarms and immediately notify Licensed nurses of significant change, condition or rhythm.* Runs EKG strips on shift as well as provide initial EKG interpretation* Monitors other alarms and call lights as requested.* Perform additional duties assigned.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications* Ability to project a professional image.* Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.* Organizational and analytical skills.* Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)* Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.* Freedom from illegal use of drugs.* Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.Education and/or Experience* High school diploma or equivalent required.* Successful completion of a Monitor Technician Course or Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation Competency is required.* Previous experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, EMT or paramedic preferred.Licenses/Certificates* Basic Life Support Certification required