Monitor Tech

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

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Monitor Technician, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes.

Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation.

To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention.

• Reads basic EKG tracings and identifies potential/lethal arrhythmias: Yearly EKG competency completed 100% on lethal arrhythmias
• Measures out important intervals of the EKG strips: No error noted by EKG certified RNs
• Complete yearly competency with 80% or more accuracy
• Check and maintain accurate settings of "yellow alarms" for each shift. Proper documentation/ approval of parameter changes by Physician order or an ECG certified RN
• Continuously monitors of and identification of dry rhythm changes during 12 hour shift
• Properly admits a patient to the monitoring system including patients' last name/first initial, medical record, diagnosis and physician's name

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate HS/ GED

Preferred

• One year of Monitor Technician experience
• Emergency Medical Technician: AZ
• Certified EKG Tech

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $23.30 /hour