Monitor Technician

Catholic Health Services; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is expanding its Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip with a new Patient Care Pavilion and is actively hiring Nursing Assistants for Emergency and Med-Surg units. Join a Magnet-recognized team delivering patient‑centered care in a state-of-the-art facility.

Role focuses on patient monitoring, telemetry, ED flow support, and strong collaboration with RNs, physicians, and APPs. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Catholic Health.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Paramedic or EMT CC preferred; NA/MA certification or telemetry reading ability.
• Knowledge of computer systems; prior clerical experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology; strong communication and organization.
• Current BLS

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient rhythms and interpret changes; report to RN/Physician/APP.
• Assist with central monitoring, alarms, and telemetry equipment.
• Document and update patient information in the EMR with two identifiers.
• assist with ED flow and deliver excellent patient service.
• Help train new staff on medical monitoring systems.
• Remain calm in high-stress situations and communicate effectively.

Job description

Overview

Join a Magnet®-recognized Nursing team at Good Samaritan University Hospital in West Islip as we expand into a new era of patient care with the upcoming opening of our state-of-the-art Patient Care Pavilion— a 300,000 sq. ft. facility featuring private rooms, advanced surgical suites, and a transformative Emergency Department.

We are actively hiring Nursing Assistants to support our Emergency and Med-Surg units who are ready to grow with us—and be part of something big.

Job Details

Requirements

• Appropriately performs EKG's-will assist with transporting, lifting, pulling, boosting patient up to 50 lbs. for patient positioning while using proper body mechanics.
• Monitor technician will place patient on cardiac monitor. This will require bending/lifting and reaching arms above head to bedside and central station monitoring equipment.
• Maintains and cleans department equipment and supplies to appropriately monitor patient and maintains current knowledge of ED technology.
• Completes STAT orders in a timely manner.
• Observes, interprets, reports and assists immediately for any changes in cardiac rhythms (irregular heartbeats, arrhythmias, Cardiac arrest) Changes are to be reported to the RN and Physician/APP.
• Troubleshoot alarms at central alarm station and at bedside to adjust if indicated, with consultation of nursing &/or physician.
• Appropriately documents and updates patient information into central monitoring station using two patient identifiers. Records rhythms for review and documents in the EMR. Reports any necessary equipment repairs in a timely manner
• Remains at central monitoring station unless otherwise directed by Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager or designee
• Assisting with the training of new staff in medical monitoring systems.
• Technician will assist with the overall ED flow and provide excellent customer service to create a positive patient experience for the ED patients.
• Ability to remain calm in high stress situations and use proper communication skills

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Paramedic or EMT CC preferred program or NA/MA certification or equivalent experience with the ability to read to telemetry monitors
• Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience preferred;
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy; Strong communication skills, flexibility, and ability to prioritize work
• Current BLS

Salary Range

USD $26.86 - USD $34.86 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.

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