Monitor Tech - Neuro Cardiac IMC

FL_HCH Holy Cross Hospital, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

403B retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Trinity Health Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale seeks a Monitor Technician to provide continuous surveillance of cardiac monitoring systems for 30–40 patients, interpret rhythm changes, and promptly report life-threatening events to the medical staff.

The role requires a high school diploma, formal EKG training (24 hours) or equivalent experience, and the ability to perform Basic Arrhythmia Assessment with 80%+; full-time 12-hour shifts days or nights, including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal EKG class (≥24 hours) or Monitor Tech experience required.
• Ability to pass Basic Arrhythmia Assessment with 80%+.

Responsibilities

• Performs continuous surveillance of cardiac monitoring systems for up to 30–40 patients.
• Interpret heartbeat rhythms and report life-threatening events to medical staff.
• Report abnormal telemetry changes to nursing staff or supervisor.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

ECG interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication with medical staff

Education

High School Diploma

Formal EKG class (24 hours)

Tools

ECG machine

Telemetry systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Position Purpose: As a Monitor Technician, you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. A Monitor Tech is responsible for observing and monitoring heartbeats and electrocardiograms (EKG) of up to 30-40 patients and accurately interprets irregular heart rhythms and reports life-threatening events.

Hours

Full-time, 12-hour shifts day or nights including weekend shifts. Days: 7 am - 7:30 pm Nights: 7 pm - 7:00 am

What you will do

Performs continual and simultaneous surveillance for the operation of complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system. Examine heartbeat patterns, noting heartbeat irregularities in patient files, ensuring that heart monitors are functioning correctly, and reporting to the medical staff in charge of the patients. Reports abnormal or change in patient's telemetry monitoring to nursing staff or immediate supervisor or designated chain of command.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma Formal EKG class with a minimum of 24 hours or Monitor Tech experience required or (2+ years of experience required if unable to provide EKG certification with verification of the program hours). Related training required through work experience and education. Ability to successfully complete Basic Arrhythmia Assessment test with a score of 80% or better.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance

Why we serve

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

Our guiding behaviors

We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Ministry/Facility Information

A member of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, Fort Lauderdale-based Holy Cross Hospital, dba Holy Cross Health, is a full-service, not-for-profit, Catholic, teaching hospital operating in the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy. We are the only not-for-profit Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Through strategic collaborations and a commitment to being a person-centered, transforming, healing presence, the 557-bed hospital offers progressive inpatient, outpatient and community outreach services and clinical research trials to serve as our community’s trusted health partner for life. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health Facts

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.