Monitor Technician

Banner Health; South Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health in South Tucson, AZ is hiring a Monitor Technician to oversee cardiac monitoring for assigned patients and report abnormalities to the clinical team. The role requires strong medical terminology knowledge, effective communication, and precise log maintenance.

The position offers a full-time night schedule (7:00pm to 7:30am) with weekend/holiday rotations and a benefits program including health, financial, and security options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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.
• Completion of ECG- or EEG-related training with a high pass rate.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and clinical terminology.
• Effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Continuous observation of patients’ monitors, leads and activity.
• Report pertinent changes and abnormalities to clinical staff.
• Maintain logs of activity and changes per facility standards.
• Provide information and summaries to physicians and staff.
• Monitor and assist in maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• Assist in greeting patients, visitors and staff as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma/GED

ECG/EEG interpretation training

Job description

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 be part of a team in charge of allpatient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. You will be required to watch between 40 and 60 patients cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. You are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team.

Schedule: Full-time (3-12 hour) Night shift, 7:00pm to 7:30am.

This will include weekends and holidays on rotation.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics.

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

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.

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.

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Making health care easier, so life can be better.

Banner Health is a leading nonprofit health care system operating 28 hospitals and diverse medical services across six states, dedicated to providing comprehensive patient care.

Grant - Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation

Oct 2025

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Company Banner Health

Location South Tucson, Arizona, United States