Monitor Tech

Banner Health; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Monitor Technician to oversee cardiac monitoring for 40–60 patients. You will watch rhythms, detect abnormalities, and escalate changes to the clinical team.

The role includes day and night shifts with weekends/holidays on rotation and requires strong medical terminology knowledge and BLS certification. As part of a larger health system, you’ll contribute to patient safety by maintaining logs, communicating with physicians, and ensuring equipment operates

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification required (some departments may require it).
• ECG/EEG interpretation training or equivalent on-the-job training with a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG/EEG tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of monitors and patient activity; alert staff of changes.
• Obtain calibrated rhythm strips and document changes per policy.
• Provide information and summaries to physicians and staff.
• Monitor and assist in maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• Assist department by greeting patients and supporting staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma/GED

Current BLS certification

ECG interpretation training

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: 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 all patient’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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