Monitor Technician

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is looking for a Monitoring Technician at Backus Hospital in Norwich, Connecticut. The successful candidate will be responsible for telemetry monitoring, providing analysis of cardiac rhythms, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, and completion of Arrhythmia recognition training. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in cardiac monitoring and must effectively communicate in English.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or 1-year relevant work experience.
• Successful completion of Arrhythmia recognition and interpretation training.
• Ability to communicate information in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform telemetry monitoring on patients requiring cardiac observation.
• Analyze cardiac rhythms according to hospital standards.
• Document and communicate cardiac rhythms and monitored parameters.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac rhythm analysis

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Job Summary

The Monitoring Technician performs standard work related to telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac observation and provides analysis of cardiac rhythms in compliance with all regulatory and hospital/system standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. This position also provides the interpretation, communications and documentation of cardiac rhythms and other monitored parameters.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• High School diploma, GED, or 1-year relevant work experience
• Successful completion of Arrhythmia recognition and interpretation training prior to completing orientation (ability to test out if prior experience)
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English

PREFERRED

• Previous nurse aide , monitor tech, EMT, inpatient unit secretary, or PCT Previous experience performing cardiac monitoring
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician [CRAT] or equivalent.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Knowledge of ECG interpretation, medical/cardiac terminology preferred.
• Proficiency with navigating electronic monitor system.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills with attention to detail, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.