Monitor Technician

utoledo.edu; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is seeking a Monitor Technician for its Telemetry department. This role monitors central station displays across multiple patient channels, identifies rhythm abnormalities, and documents findings.

You will perform ECG tests and assist with rapid response to rhythm changes. The position requires basic cardiovascular training, EMT/Paramedic/LPN experience or related coursework, BLS certification, and willingness to work a rotating night schedule including weekends and

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: high school diploma or equivalent with cardiac rhythm training and health care licensure requirements.
• Experience in EKG performance and rhythm identification preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and pass required tests.

Responsibilities

• Observe monitors in the central monitoring station including listed channels and MICU reporting abnormalities.
• Obtain, route, document, and define rhythm strips accurately; perform ECG tests as assigned.

Skills

Cardiac rhythm identification training

EKG interpretation

BLS Certification

Flexible hours

Telemetry monitoring

Education

HSD or equivalent with cardiovascular tech experience

Job description

Title:

Monitor Technician

Department Org:

Telemetry - 110470

Employee Classification:

B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME HSC

Primary Location:

HSC H

Shift:

3

Start Time:

7:00pm

End Time:

7:00am

Posted Salary:

$20.27-$23.83

Float:

False

Rotate:

True

On Call:

False

Travel:

False

Weekend/Holiday:

True

Job Description

Responsible and accountable for observation of all monitors in the central monitoring station, this includes 3 A-B-C-D, 4AB, 4CD, 5AB, 5CD, 6AB, 6CD; MICU, reporting any abnormalities, obtaining, routing, documenting, and accurately defining rhythm strips. Performs ECG tests on patients as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Indicate minimum required to qualify or perform this job.)
Required Education/Experience/Licensing:

• 1. HSD or equivalent with completion of formal cardiac rhythm identification training including EMT, Paramedic, LPN, or
  a. Completed one year of the associate degree program in cardiovascular technology or have a minimum of 1 year experience in performing EKGs with the ability to recognize arrhythmias and/ or Telemetry Monitoring experience.
• 2. Successfully completes an arrhythmia test, with a 80% overall including 100% on the fatal arrhythmia section.
• 3. Preferred experience with EKGs and arrythmia identification
• 4. BLS Certification
• 5. Must be willing to work flexible hours
• 6. Physical requirements:
  
  • a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
  • b. ability to hear (with or without aides)
  • c. ability to orally communicate
  • d. good manual dexterity
  • e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 30 pounds occasionally
  • f. ability to stand, walk frequently
  • g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and
  • h. ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).
  (Definitions: Never 0%, Occasional 0-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100%)

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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