Monitor Technician 3 South SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sisters of Charity Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Monitor Technician to oversee patient EKG waveforms from a central monitoring station. You will provide rhythm analysis and communicate findings to nurses and physicians.

You will detect abnormal patterns, document observations, and alert the RN as needed. This role requires staying seated at monitors for long periods in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Successful completion of an arrhythmia course is required.
• Monitor tech experience or experience reading cardiac rhythms preferred.
• EKG and arrhythmia interpretation experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' EKG waveforms from a centralized station.
• Provide rhythm analysis to nurses and physicians in oral and written form.
• Detect abnormal pattern variances and notify the RN promptly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of observations and actions.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Rhythm analysis

Written communication

Verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Arithmetic

Legible handwriting

Education

High School Diploma

Arrhythmia course completed

Tools

None

Job description

Shift: Shift 1

FTE: 0.613333

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits

FTE: 0.613333

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7a-7p

Summary

The Monitor Technician monitors patients EKG waveforms, rhythms in a centralized monitoring station. The monitor tech provides the nurses and physicians with analysis of cardiac rhythms oral and written documentation. The monitor tech detects abnormal pattern variances and notifies the RN.

Responsibilities

Education

• High School Graduate
• Successful completion of arrhythmia course required

Experience

• Previous Monitor Tech experience or experience reading cardiac rhythms preferred
• EKG and arrhythmia interpretation experience

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Successfully pass written examination following training course
• Able to sit for long periods concentrating on monitors regardless of environmental activity and surroundings
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to read with comprehension,
• Ability to do simple arithmeticAble to write legibly