Cardiac Monitor Technician: Mastering Rhythm Vigilance

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a vigilant Monitor Technician to continuously observe patients’ cardiac rhythms and promptly report changes to the nursing team. You will monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, document findings, and support rapid clinical decision-making to ensure patient safety.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in EKG monitoring; certification in EKG Tech or related credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate HS/ GED

Responsibilities

• Reads basic EKG tracings and identifies potential/lethal arrhythmias; measures important intervals on EKG strips; completes yearly competency with accuracy
• Continuously monitors and identifies rhythm changes during shifts and documents findings
• Checks and maintains accurate alarm settings with proper documentation per physician order or ECG RN
• Admits a patient to the monitoring system with patient identifiers, diagnosis and physician name

Education

High School Graduate HS/ GED

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a vigilant Monitor Technician to continuously observe patients’ cardiac rhythms and promptly report changes to the nursing team. You will monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, document findings, and support rapid clinical decision-making to ensure patient safety.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and experience in EKG monitoring; certification in EKG Tech or related credentials are a plus.