Monitor Technician

bannerhealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, Arizona seeks a Monitor Technician for the DAY shift to continuously observe patient monitors and leads. You will report rhythm changes to the clinical team and maintain monitoring logs. The role requires high attention to detail and strong communication with staff.

Responsibilities include obtaining rhythm strips, documenting changes, and assisting with equipment maintenance while supporting patients and visitors in a fast-paced cardiovascular environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.
• BLS certification required for Banner Staffing Services monitor technicians.
• ECG or EEG interpretation training or on-the-job training with ≥85% on ECG/EEG tests.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of monitors, leads and patient activity; report changes to clinical staff.
• Obtain calibrated rhythm strips and maintain documentation according to policy.
• Provide information and summaries to physicians and staff.
• Monitor and assist in maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• Offer general department support interacting with patients, visitors and staff.
• Work under general supervision and interact with various hospital personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

ECG interpretation course or ECG/EEG training

Job description

Primary City/State:

Mesa, Arizona

Department Name:

PCU-Monitor Techs-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

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!

As a Monitor Technician you will perform a critical role in providing efficient patient care throughout the facility. You will monitor the cardiac rhythms of between 40 and 60 patients. Using your excellent attention to detail and communication skills, you will quickly elevate recognized dangerous rhythms and other changes to our clinical staff team.

This is a full time DAY shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:00am - 6:30pm. Our team utilizes a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. You will have the opportunity to utilize our self-scheduling tool as well as enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

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.

Located next to Banner Baywood Medical Center in east Mesa, Arizona, Banner Heart Hospital specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. We have the most advanced technology in the state of Arizona, with innovative and cutting-edge technologies. With 111 beds, we are one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in the nation. We have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters. Our facility includes a 28 bed cardiovascular intensive care unit that specialized in the recovery of surgical patients, cardiogenic shock, and CRRT. Our 60 bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit specializes in fast-paced procedural recovery and our 23 bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit specializes in surgical recovery. Our space also includes two endovascular suites, six OR suites, six cardiac Cath labs, and three electrophysiology labs.

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. 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. 2. Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.
3. 3. Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
4. 4. Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
5. 5. May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
6. 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.

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