Monitor Technician

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician to supervise cardiac monitors in a 24/7 CMU, supporting nursing staff and patient safety. The role involves interpreting rhythms, documenting data in the EMR, and coordinating communications for timely care.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED, basic healthcare training or experience, and BLS certification. Opportunities for growth within the organization are available.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Formal training in Allied Health or a healthcare field, or one year of patient care experience.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy/physiology.
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors and rhythms.
• Provide timely notification of changes to nursing staff.
• Interpret and document cardiac/hemodynamic rhythms in the EMR.
• Answer the telephone and communicate clearly.
• Orient and mentor new caregivers in CMU and nursing units.
• Provide shift reports to oncoming staff.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Patient care basics

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Allied Health training or healthcare experience

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Basic computer skills

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Monitor Technician

Location

Stuart

Facility

Martin Health North

Department

MMC Monitor Techs-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000644

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-7:30pm

Job Details

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. As a Monitor Technician, you will perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors and provide appropriate nursing staff with timely notification of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact patient condition. This role not only offers flexibility, but also the chance to move into other roles within the organization after enhancing your skills.

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 7:30PM, including rotating weekends.** **

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors, cardiac rhythm and vital signs.

• Provide appropriate nursing staff with timely notification of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact patient condition.

• Interpret patient cardiac/hemodynamic rhythm 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 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) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring Course

• Experience as a Monitor Technician

• Demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms

• EMT, paramedic or firefighter experience

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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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