Monitor Technician

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks an entry-level Monitor Tech to observe ECG and CCTV monitors, alert nurses and physicians to changes, and document arrhythmias. The role emphasizes baseline ECG strips each shift and prompt reporting to the assigned nurse.

The candidate should hold a high school diploma with 0–1 years of technical experience. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, replacing pads and batteries, and obtaining EKGs as needed, with strict adherence to essential functions under ADA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of technical experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac and CCTV monitors on patients.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.
• Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.
• Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.
• Replaces electrode pads, wires, and batteries as needed.
• Obtains EKGs as necessary.
• Ensures emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Description

Observes electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor and closed-circuit television (CCTV), and alerts nurses and physicians to changes in the patient’s rate, rhythm, and the occurrence of arrhythmias.

Job Responsibility

• Observes cardiac and closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitors on patients.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.
• Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.
• Obtains a baseline strip each shift on all monitored patients.
• Replaces electrode pads, wires, and batteries as needed.
• Obtains EKG’s as necessary.
• Assures that all emergency equipment is cleaned and checked.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of technical experience, required.
• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).