Monitor Technician

Banner Health; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Banner Health in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Monitor Technician for the night shift to provide continuous observation of patient monitors and rhythm strips. The role requires escalation of changes to clinical staff and accurate documentation.

You will work with a team to support patient care and safety in a busy PCU setting. The position emphasizes attention to rhythm abnormalities, effective communication with physicians, and adherence to facility standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.
• ECG/EEG coursework or on-the-job training with a minimum passing score (85%) on ECG/EEG test.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of monitors, leads and patient activity; report changes to staff.
• Obtain calibrated rhythm strips per policy and document changes.
• Provide information and summaries to physicians and staff.
• Monitor and assist in maintaining monitoring equipment.
• Assist patients, visitors, physicians, and staff as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Job Overview

Primary City/State: Chandler, Arizona Department Name: PCU-Monitor Techs-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Clinical Care

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. Bring your passion for patient care and join our mission today! When you join our Monitor Technician team, you will be part of a team in charge of all patient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. Monitor Techs are required to watch between 40 and 60 patients cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. They are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team. This position is for a Part Time Night Shift, 7pm to 7:30am. This will include weekends and holidays on a rotation.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is a new, comprehensive medical center located in Chandler, AZ. The hospital has 124 beds with ample shelled space for future growth. The hospital offers key inpatient and outpatient services, such as emergency care, intensive care, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, imaging, surgical and women’s services. The hospital utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all caregivers.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for continuous observation of patients’ monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.

Core Functions

1. Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients. Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients. Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.
2. Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.
3. Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
4. Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
5. May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
6. Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.
• Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians.
• Depending on department assignment, completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram -OR- electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training – and - a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG -OR- EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias - OR - epileptiform activity.
• Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.