Monitor Technician

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Monitor Technician to operate patient monitoring equipment and provide continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters. The role includes performing 12-lead EKGs and ensuring timely notification of changes to the nursing team.

Requires a high school diploma and ideally coursework in medical/cardiac topics; orientation and ongoing education are provided to maintain competency. Weekend and holiday rotations are involved with a 12-hour day shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Coursework in physical science and prior medical/cardiac/EKG training desirable.
• Participates in orientation and ongoing education to maintain skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient monitoring equipment and provide continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters.
• Perform 12-lead EKG.
• Notify staff of changes in patient’s EKG status.
• Maintain ongoing communication with staff, physicians, and other monitor technicians.
• Maintain workstation inventory and report equipment problems to appropriate staff.

Skills

Reading monitors

EKG interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: 7:00am - 7:30pm The schedule includes working a weekend and holiday rotation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Operates patient monitoring equipment, provides accurate, continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters, assesses functioning, provides basic troubleshooting of equipment, and collects and stores data. Performs 12 lead EKG

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Courses in physical science and previous medical/cardiac/EKG training are desirable. Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Experience reading monitors or EKGs is strongly preferred. Successfully completes Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Monitor Technician orientation program or the equivalent.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Clinical setting. Exposure class I - Routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions, or secretions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sedentary work: Sit for extended periods of time, light physical work, vision, and physical dexterity adequate to accurately do role.

WORK CONTACT GROUP:

All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.

SUPERVISED BY:

Designated RN, Unit Manager, Clinical Coordinator

SUPERVISES:

Assigned orientees

SPECIFIC CRITERIA:

Adheres to established hospital policy and procedure related to job function. Operates patient monitoring equipment. Assesses the functioning of monitoring equipment. Provides basic troubleshooting of monitoring equipment. Provides accurate continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters. Notifies designated staff of any change in patient’s EKG status. Maintains ongoing communication with staff assigned to patient, other monitor technicians, and physicians. Reports and stores select measurement and readings. Reports equipment problems to designated staff and follow-up as directed. Maintains workstation inventory. Adheres to safety standard within the unit. Maintains confidentiality related to patients, staff, and visitors. Assists in the orientation of new employees. Completes mandatory educational activities. Maintain required competencies. Abides by established personnel policies and procedures. Attends staff meetings. Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement. Additional duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $18.75 - $25.65 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.

Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.

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