Monitor Tech - Observation Unit

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b)

Education assistance

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret ECG rhythms. You will observe heartbeats for 30–40 patients, ensuring monitors function correctly and reporting significant events to the medical team.

The role requires an EKG class (24 hours) or Monitor Tech experience, HS diploma, Basic Arrhythmia assessment with 80%+, and current BLS. Shifts include days and nights with weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Formal EKG class with 24 hours or Monitor Tech experience; or 2+ years of experience if no EKG certification.
• Related training through work experience and education.
• Ability to complete Basic Arrhythmia Assessment test with 80%+.
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous surveillance of cardiac monitoring systems and ECG rhythm screens.
• Examine heartbeat patterns, note irregularities, ensure monitors function, report to medical staff.
• Report abnormal telemetry changes to nursing staff or supervisor.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Patient monitoring

Critical observation

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ECG monitoring equipment

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.
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• 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. 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.