Monitor Tech

bannerhealth; South Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson, Arizona seeks a Monitor Technician to observe patients’ cardiac monitors and rhythms, escalate abnormalities, and support clinical staff. The role involves monitoring 40–60 patients, documenting rhythm strips, and communicating with physicians.

Schedule includes full-time 3-12 hour day and night shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM and 7:00 PM–7:30 AM), with weekend and holiday rotation. BLS certification may be required depending on department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.
• Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians.
• ECG/EEG interpretation course or on-the-job training with a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG/EEG tests; ability to identify lethal cardiac rhythms and epileptiform activity; working knowledge of medical terminology; strong interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity for assigned patients and alerts clinical staff of changes and abnormalities.
• Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation.
• Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
• Monitors and assists in maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors and staff.
• Works under general supervision and interacts with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

ECG/EEG interpretation course or training

Tools

ECG/EEG interpretation equipment

Job description

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. Bring your passion for patient care and join our mission today!

As a Monitor Technician, you will be part of a team in charge of allpatient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. You will be required to watch between 40 and 60 patients cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. You are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team.

Schedule: Full-time (3-12 hour) Day and Night shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM and 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

This will include weekends and holidays on rotation.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for continuous observation of patients’ monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients. Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients. Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.
• Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.
• Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
• Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
• Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.
• Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians.
• Depending on department assignment, completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram -OR- electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training – and - a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG -OR- EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias - OR - epileptiform activity. Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology. Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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