Monitor Tech - Observation Unit

Trinity Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Monitor Technician to join our clinical team. You will observe and interpret ECGs for up to 30–40 patients, reporting life-threatening events to the care team while supporting patient monitoring.

We require a High School Diploma, 24-hour EKG training or prior Monitor Tech experience, and current BLS. The role offers full-time, 12-hour shifts with day and night options, including weekends, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Formal EKG training (at least 24 hours) or Monitor Tech experience, or 2+ years if EKG cert unavailable.
• Related training through work experience and education.
• Ability to pass Basic Arrhythmia Assessment with 80% or better.
• Current BLS through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Continuous surveillance of cardiac monitoring systems and ECG rhythm screens.
• Observe and document heartbeat patterns, report irregularities to nursing staff.
• Ensure monitors function correctly and escalate to the supervisor as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

Formal EKG training (24h) or Monitor Tech experience

Basic Arrhythmia Assessment 80%+

Current BLS (American Heart Association)

Job description

Employment Type & Work Hours

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

Company Values & Culture

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. 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.

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. 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.