MONITOR TECHNCIAN- Full Time- Night Shift

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 4,408,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monitoring Technician at White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY, provides ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and notifies RNs and clinicians immediately of any rhythm changes.

Responsibilities include configuring monitors, initiating and discontinuing monitoring on admission, transfer, or discharge, communicating clearly with unit staff, mentoring new employees, and maintaining equipment and documentation to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Heart Rhythm Interpretation experience preferred.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association) within 180 days required.
• Successful completion of EKG course (WPH) within 90 days required.

Responsibilities

• Surveil patient cardiac monitors continuously and notify RNs/clinicians of rhythm changes.
• Configure monitors and initiate/discontinue monitoring on admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Build baseline strip reports and document in EMR via BedMaster for RN approval.
• Answer calls, communicate clearly with unit staff, and provide patient rhythm updates.

Skills

Heart Rhythm Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City/State: White Plains, New York Department: Medical_Surgical Acute 4F_1 Work Shift: Night Work Days: MON-FRI, ALTERNATING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Scheduled Hours: 7 PM-7 AM Hours Per Pay Period: 75 Pay Rate/Range: 0 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Job Summary

The Monitoring Technician is responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms.

Essential Functions

• Understands and adheres to WPH Policies and procedures
• Measures and interprets patients' heart rhythms
• Builds a report consisting of a baseline strip for each shift and any ectopy in BedMaster for approval and submission into the EMR by the RN
• Initiates and discontinues monitoring on admission, transfer, or discharge
• Performs configuration as necessary
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, transfer, and discharge, of patient information from Central Telemetry
• Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers
• Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both Central Telemetry and clinical areas
• Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts Biomedical Engineering as appropriate
• Gives report to oncoming shift
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations
• Maintains and stocks all designated equipment, including telemetry box, lead wires, and pulse ox
• Reports defective equipment and failures to biomedical engineering
• Adheres to HIPPA compliance of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff
• Responds to questions/requests from healthcare providers.
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of White Plains Hospital.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School Required or GED less than 1 year
• Heart Rhythm Interpretation experience Preferred
• Heart Rhythm Interpretation preferred (Low proficiency)
• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association within 180 Days Required
• Successful Completion of EKG Course (WPH) within 90 Days Required

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale. The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - the highest distinction offered by the federal agency - for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an "A" Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.