Monitor Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Florida is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide 24/7 surveillance of cardiac monitors and alert nursing staff to rhythm changes.

The role involves interpreting rhythms, documenting in the EMR, assisting with shift reports, and mentoring new staff. Work hours are Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–7:30 PM with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formal training in Allied Health or healthcare field or one year patient care experience.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and basic computer skills.
• BLS Certification required by American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors and rhythm.
• Notify nursing staff of changes in rhythm/hemodynamics.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and document in the EMR.
• Answer calls and communicate information clearly across shifts.
• Orient and mentor new caregivers and provide shift reports.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Patient care

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Allied health/healthcare training

1 year patient care experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

The Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) serves as a live control center, with caregivers monitoring patients 24/7 to enhance care and safety. As a Monitor Technician, you will perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors and provide appropriate nursing staff with timely notification of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact patient condition. This role not only offers flexibility, but also the chance to move into other roles within the organization after enhancing your skills.

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:00AM – 7:30PM, including rotating weekends. A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors, cardiac rhythm and vital signs.
• Provide appropriate nursing staff with timely notification of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact patient condition.
• Interpret patient cardiac/hemodynamic rhythm and document in the electronic medical record.
• Answer the telephone and communicate clearly when receiving and delivering information.
• Orient and mentor new caregivers, serving as a training and troubleshooting resource for the CMU and nursing units.
• Provide reports for the oncoming shift.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities through formal training program in Allied Health or a healthcare field (e.g., Nursing, Medical Assisting, EMT or a similar field) OR one year of patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home or healthcare setting
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, computer and typing skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring Course
• Experience as a Monitor Technician
• Demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms
• EMT, paramedic or firefighter experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment under moderate pressure, multi-task with accuracy to keep track of a large number of patients and requires long periods of sitting and watching a computer monitors.
• Visual acuity for observing cardiac monitor data.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

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