Monitor Tech

Essentia Health; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and…

Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with…

Professional Development: Training,Tu…

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a PCCU Monitor Tech to support cardiac monitoring for adults on telemetry. You will recognize heart rhythms, communicate critical findings to the care team, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure proper placement of monitoring devices.

Training includes passing a basic heart rhythms test within 30 days. Shifts include days, evenings, nights, with every other weekend; comprehensive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Completed course work in a medically related field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, nursing, EMT, paramedic, respiratory care, or rhythm interpretation.
• Must pass basic heart rhythms test (90% is passing) within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical and non-technical aspects of cardiac monitoring for adult patients (18+) on telemetry.
• Recognize and interpret heart rhythms, identify changes, and communicate critical findings to the healthcare team.
• Troubleshoot and operate telemetry and monitoring equipment with a thorough understanding of its functions and capabilities.
• Prepare patients for monitoring procedures and ensure proper placement and function of monitoring devices.
• Conduct ongoing surveillance, analysis, and synthesis of patients’ cardiac rhythm patterns, including preliminary interpretation of data.
• Maintain knowledge of various cardiac monitoring and testing systems, ensuring accurate equipment calibration and operation.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
• Assess patients for the appropriate type of monitoring or testing and provide patient education regarding procedures.
• Accurately record physiological data and rhythm interpretations in electronic health records and other reporting systems.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, promptly communicating abnormal or critical findings and activating emergency response protocols.

Skills

Rhythm interpretation

Telemetry monitoring

Patient education

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Education

Medically related field coursework

Heart rhythms test within 30 days

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Monitoring devices

Job description

Building Location: 6th Ave Building Department: 2004260 PCCU MONITOR TECHS - SMMC HOSP Job Description: Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, MN!

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Education Qualifications

• Completed course work in a medically related field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, nursing, EMT, paramedic, respiratory care, or rhythm interpretation.
• Must pass basic heart rhythms test (90% is passing) within 30 days of employment.

What You’ll Get to Do in This Role

• Support the technical and non-technical aspects of cardiac monitoring for adult patients (18+) on telemetry.
• Recognize and interpret heart rhythms, identify changes, and communicate critical findings to the healthcare team.
• Troubleshoot and operate telemetry and monitoring equipment with a thorough understanding of its functions and capabilities.
• Prepare patients for monitoring procedures and ensure proper placement and function of monitoring devices.
• Conduct ongoing surveillance, analysis, and synthesis of patients’ cardiac rhythm patterns, including preliminary interpretation of data.
• Maintain a working knowledge of various cardiac monitoring and testing systems, ensuring accurate equipment calibration and operation.
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions quickly and efficiently.
• Assess patients for the appropriate type of monitoring or testing and provide patient education regarding procedures.
• Accurately record physiological data and rhythm interpretations in electronic health records and other reporting systems.
• Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team, promptly communicating abnormal or critical findings and activating emergency response protocols as necessary.
• Successfully complete a basic heart rhythms test with a passing score of 90% within the first 30 days of employment.

This position MUST be able to work the following

• 48 hours per pay period - may flex up to 64 hours per pay period
• Rotating 8 Hour Shifts Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM
• Evening Shift: 3:00PM -11:30PM
• Night Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM
• Every Other Weekend

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.
• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) Union

• Posting Deadline: 10/2/2026
• Compensation Range: $19.01 - $28.28

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at [phone].

Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork

Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status.

Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.