Monitor Technician / PCU E3

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT, seeks a Monitoring Technician to perform telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continuous cardiac observation and to analyze cardiac rhythms in line with hospital policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes interpretation, communication, and documentation of rhythms and other monitored parameters, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and clear English communication in a high-stakes clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or 1-year relevant work experience.
• Ability to test out Arrhythmia recognition training if prior experience.
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English.
• Preferred experience: nurse aide, monitor tech, EMT, inpatient unit secretary, or PCT with cardiac monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients on telemetry and analyze cardiac rhythms.
• Document and communicate rhythm interpretations in accordance with policy.

Skills

Arrhythmia recognition

English communication

Cardiac monitoring

Telemetry systems

Education

High School diploma / GED

1 year relevant work experience

Job description

Location: Backus Hospital (10309)

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 with 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 and medical/cardiac terminology
• Proficiency with navigating electronic monitor system
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills with attention to detail, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision

Benefits

Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.