Monitor Technician

Northwell Health; Manhasset (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an ECG Monitor Technician responsible for observing cardiac monitors and alerting healthcare professionals of any changes. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and offers an opportunity to develop skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observes cardiac and closed-circuit television monitors on patients.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and obtains documentary strip.
• Reports all arrhythmias to nurse responsible for patient.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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).