Central Monitoring Technician – Cardiac Monitoring

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Central Monitoring Technician to enhance patient safety through continuous cardiac monitoring. This role serves as an ideal entry point for those looking to start a career in healthcare. You will be responsible for monitoring cardiac telemetry patients, recognizing and reporting any irregularities to the clinical team, and documenting findings according to established policies. The position offers on-the-job training and a rotating schedule, ensuring a dynamic work environment. With opportunities for tuition reimbursement and skill development, this role is perfect for those eager to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

On the job training

Tuition reimbursement up to $3000 per year

Night and weekend differential

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; completion of ECG course upon hire.
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitors cardiac rhythms and reports changes to nurses.
• Documents findings and responds to alarms promptly.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Keyboarding skills

General computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of Basic ECG hybrid course

Job description

Overview

The Central Monitoring Technician provides continuous monitoring of cardiac telemetry patients and communicates heart rhythm changes or irregularities to the bedside care team. Continuous surveillance by the central monitoring team ensures an enhanced layer of safety for the patients that need it most.

• On the job training provided
• Ideal entry point for those interested in healthcare
• Day/night rotating shifts, 07a-7p and 7p-7a, 36 hrs/wk. Night and weekend differential.
• Up to $3000 per year tuition reimbursement available

Responsibilities

1. Continuously monitors cardiac rhythm and recognizes, identifies, analyzes, and documents arrhythmias, abnormal cardiac rhythms, rhythm changes and promptly reports pertinent findings or changes to the clinical nurse.
2. Documents per the Remote Telemetry/Cardiac Monitoring Policy and related documents.
3. Responds to all alarms and initiates communication promptly. Understands clinical area chain of command for escalation as needed.
4. Notifies responsible direct care clinicians and supervisor immediately in the event of a failure of monitoring equipment.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Basic ECG hybrid course upon hire and achievement of passing grade on EKG rhythm interpretation test upon completion of orientation.
• Successful completion of competency-based orientation program.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Demonstrates keyboarding and general computer skills.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• None