Cardiac Monitor Technician (part time) Day/Night

Norwalk Hospital Association; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k)

Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Norwalk Hospital Association is seeking a Cardiac Monitor Technician to continuously monitor patient rhythms and support clinical staff. The role emphasizes timely recognition of rhythm changes and safe patient care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, completion of EKG interpretation training, and the ability to achieve an 80% passing score within 90 days. Normal shifts are 12 hours with day/night rotation, and the hospital offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a 2-day EKG interpretation class.
• Must obtain 80%+ on the EKG interpretation exam within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze patient cardiac rhythms on telemetry for assigned patients.
• Identify arrhythmias and report significant changes to nursing staff.
• Document rhythm interpretations and maintain patient records.

Skills

Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation

Telemetry Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-day EKG interpretation class

EKG interpretation exam (80%+ in 90 days)

Tools

Philips monitoring system

Job description

Sign on Bonus - $3K for eligible external candidates with at least one year of Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation experience.

Two 12 hour shifts rotating day/night with alternative weekend coverage.

Northwellis the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees —including members ofNorthwell Health Physician Partners— who are working to change health care for the better.

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center.

Summary:

The Cardiac Monitor Technician is responsible for continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms of patients, identifying and reporting arrhythmias, and supporting clinical staff in maintaining patient safety and care. This role ensures timely recognition and communication of changes in cardiac rhythm to the healthcare team.

Responsibilities:

Monitor Cardiac Rhythms: Continuously observes and analyzes cardiac rhythms on telemetry monitors for assigned patients. Identifies and records patients rhythm every 8 hours.

Identify Abnormalities: Recognize arrhythmias, heart blocks, and other cardiac irregularities, promptly reporting significant changes to the nursing staff.

Document Rhythm Strips: Accurate documentation of rhythm interpretations, noting changes, maintaining patient records, and notifying nursing staff of the changes. Documenting forms for the patients record, cardiac tracings, and measurements.

Communication: Communicates to nursing staff as necessary in regards to proper lead placement, battery changes, verifying of cardiac rhythms and need for escalation of care. Ability to call code/RRT when a life threatening dysrhythmia is identified.

Equipment Maintenance: Troubleshoot telemetry equipment issues and escalte as necessary to biomedical support.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education Skills Experience

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of the t2-day EKG interpretation class.

Must obtain a passing score of 80% or higher on the EKG interpretation exam within 90 days of higher

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a hospital setting or Cardiac Monitoring

Experience with interpretation of cardiac rhythms

Education of the Philips monitoring system

Working Conditions:

Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company:

Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit:

1835

Department:

Cardiac Monitor Techs

Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

$17.00 - $31.36 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Northwell Health!

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan;Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.