Monitor Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Stuart (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Monitor Technician to enhance patient care in their Central Monitoring Unit. The role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, documenting vital signs, and coordinating with nursing staff. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant healthcare training. This position is full-time with opportunities for growth within the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythms essential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing surveillance of patients' cardiac monitors.
• Document patient cardiac/hemodynamic rhythm changes.
• Orient and mentor new caregivers.

Skills

Knowledge of cardiac rhythms

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication

Typing skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal training in Allied Health

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Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

The Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) serves as a live control center, with caregivers monitoring patients 24/7 to enhance care and safety. In this position, you will inform nursing staff about cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamic changes that could affect patient condition. You play an integral role in ensuring the continuity of medical attention across Martin North Hospital, making you an invaluable asset to the community.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform and maintain ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors, cardiac rhythm and vital signs.
• Interpret patient cardiac/hemodynamic rhythm and/or hemodynamics and document in the electronic medical record.
• Answer the telephone and communicate clearly when receiving and delivering information.
• Orient and mentor new caregivers, serving as a training and troubleshooting resource for the CMU and nursing units.
• Provide reports for the oncoming shift.
  
  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of cardiac rhythms
• Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities through formal training program in Allied Health or a healthcare field (e.g., Nursing, Medical Assisting, EMT or a similar field) OR one year of patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home, or healthcare setting
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, computer and typing skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  
  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring course
• Experience as a Monitor Technician and demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms
• EMT, paramedic or firefighter experience
  
  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment under moderate pressure, multi-task with accuracy to keep track of a large number of patients and requires long periods of sitting and watching a computer monitors.
• Visual acuity for observing cardiac monitor data.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  
  

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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