Monitor Tech

Commonwealth Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Health is hiring a Monitor Technician for night shifts at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. The role involves cardiac monitor observation and reporting changes to the nursing staff.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience as an EMT or in acute care settings. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with healthcare team members are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience as an EMT or equivalent acute care experience preferred.
• Successful completion of a basic dysrhythmia course required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac monitor observation and report changes to nursing staff.
• Demonstrate knowledge appropriate to patient age.
• Interact with patients respectfully and courteously.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Knowledge of medical terminology

Cardiac monitor observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital- Night Shift

Position Purpose

The Monitor Technician functions under the direction of the professional nurse. The Monitor Technician is responsible for cardiac monitor observation and reporting of cardiac rhythm changes to the nursing staff for further investigation when indicated. The Monitor Technician will demonstrate knowledge appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstration of knowledge will include principles of growth and development and interpretation of information and data to identify the patient's age‑specific needs. Perform others duties incidental to the work described herein.

Position Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED required

Experience / Specialized Skills / Aptitudes: EMT and/or equivalent acute care, clinical experience preferred. Medical terminology preferred. Successful completion of a basic dysrhythmia course is required. Must be optimistic, enthusiastic and able to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel. Must work collaboratively with all members of the health care team. Interacts with the patients in a respectful, courteous manner. Auditory and visual acuity, and communicative ability essential.