Monitor Technician - Emergency Room

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT seeks a Monitoring Technician for night shifts to perform telemetry monitoring with cardiac rhythm analysis and documentation. The position requires attention to detail and adherence to regulatory standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, plus related experience or Arrhythmia training; CRAT and BLS credentials are preferred. Work is performed on-site with a focus on patient safety and accurate monitoring.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 1 year relevant work experience.
• Arrhythmia recognition and interpretation training required before orientation.
• English language reading/writing required for instructions and communications.

Responsibilities

• Perform telemetry monitoring for patients requiring continual cardiac observation.
• Analyze and interpret cardiac rhythms in accordance with standards and policies.
• Communicate and document cardiac rhythms and other monitored parameters.
• Operate and navigate the electronic monitor system with accuracy.

Skills

English communication

Attention to detail

Telemetry monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year relevant work experience

Arrhythmia recognition training

Tools

CRAT

BLS certification

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Shifts scheduled between11:00 pm - 7:30 am

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Monitoring Technician performs standard work related to telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac observation and provides analysis of cardiac rhythms in compliance with all regulatory and hospital/system standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. This position also provides the interpretation, communications and documentation of cardiac rhythms and other monitored parameters.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• High School diploma, GED, or 1-year relevant work experience
• Successful completion of Arrhythmia recognition and interpretation training prior to completing orientation (ability to test out if prior experience)
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English

Preferred

• Previous nurse aide , monitor tech, EMT, inpatient unit secretary, or PCT Previous experience performing cardiac monitoring
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician [CRAT] or equivalent.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Knowledge of ECG interpretation, medical/cardiac terminology preferred.
• Proficiency with navigating electronic monitor system.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills with attention to detail, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.