Monitor Technician

bannerhealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to join our Progressive Care Unit at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix. This entry-level role provides administrative support and facilitates communication among physicians, nurses and patients to promote organized, efficient care delivery.

The position supports continuous observation of patient monitors and activities, with duties including maintaining logs, assisting staff, and ensuring quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification may be required for some departments; BLS certification required for Banner Staffing Services monitor technicians.
• ECG/EEG interpretation training or on-the-job training with 85% passing score and accurate recognition of lethal rhythms.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of monitors, leads and patient activity.
• Facilitate communication between physicians, nurses and patients; call in consults and liaison with departments.
• Maintain logs of activity and changes per facility standards.
• Provide general support to the department, greeting and assisting patients, visitors and staff.
• Operate and maintain monitoring equipment.
• Adhere to policies and deliver excellent service.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: PCU-Monitor Techs-Hosp

Work Shift: Varied

Job Category: Clinical Care

Find your path in health care. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients. Apply today.

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a Monitor Technician to join our Progressive Care Unit.

This position is entry level and responsible for a variety of administrative support functions and customer service for an assigned patient care area which promote an organized, efficient delivery of care to patients. The position facilitates communication between physicians, nurses and patients, calls in consults and acts as a liaison with all other internal departments and external contacts.

We have a full time night shift position working from 7pm-7:30am and a fulltime day shift working from 7am-7:30pm.

Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential.

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. The position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.
• Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
• Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
• Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

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 and demonstrate effective interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO STATEMENT

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

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