Monitor Tech.

UPMC; Seneca (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their team in monitoring cardiac health. This vital role involves providing continuous surveillance of cardiac rhythm monitors, ensuring the highest accuracy in recognizing dysrhythmias, and alerting nursing staff of any critical changes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, maintain professional development through ongoing training, and collaborate effectively with peers to support workflow efficiency. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient health and have the skills to excel in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates expertise in cardiac rhythm monitoring with high accuracy.
• Maintains CPR certification and engages in continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythm screens with 100% accuracy and notify staff of critical changes.
• Maintain equipment, stock supplies, and ensure patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Recognition

Patient Confidentiality

Troubleshooting Skills

CPR Certification

Education

High School Diploma

Certification in Cardiac Monitoring

Tools

Cardiac Rhythm Monitors

Diagnostic Equipment

Job description

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about patient care? We're looking for a dedicated team member to help monitor and support heart health at UPMC Northwest. In this role, you'll provide continuous visual surveillance of cardiac rhythm monitors, alerting nursing staff immediately to any changes or life-threatening conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain strict patient confidentiality.

• Monitors multiple cardiac rhythm screens simultaneously with 100% accuracy in dysrhythmia recognition and classification (e.g., ventricular, atrial ectopic, normal, unknown); maintains alarm settings per policy and promptly notifies staff of critical rhythm changes.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of diagnostic equipment, including both physical and electronic components, and applies basic troubleshooting skills as needed.

• Takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and maintaining clinical expertise; maintains CPR certification once oriented and attends in-service training and skill-building opportunities.

• Willing and available to cover subsequent shifts if staffing needs arise.

• Collaborates with peers by staying aware of workflow demands and taking initiative to assist in completing procedures efficiently.

• Cleans diagnostic equipment daily, stocks supplies, and ensures inventory is maintained; reports supply needs and equipment issues to the manager or Biomedical Services.