Monitor Technician - Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Monitor Technician for the Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (PEMU) in Phoenix. This full-time role involves continuous video/EEG monitoring, alarm response, and documentation of events.

The position emphasizes EEG basics, artifact recognition, and identifying clinical changes. Training and ongoing development are encouraged in a pediatric hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Training/Education in EEG is preferred.
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider is required (see Additional Requirements).

Responsibilities

• Maintains continuous and active video monitoring of EEG patients in PEMU and addresses recording issues.
• Answers patient alarms at the EEG monitor station and notifies nursing staff as needed; clears alarms where applicable.
• Documents O2 events, seizure events and heart rate events in patient activity log or recording; notes recording issues to the team.
• Maintains up-to-date recording status information for ongoing EEG recordings and logs disconnect events.
• Pursues ongoing education to expand EEG knowledge and recognize clinical and recording changes, including seizures.

Skills

PC knowledge

Windows knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EEG training/education

Job description

Monitor Technician - Pediatric Epilepsy Monitoring Unit

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Thu, Fri, Sat, Nights, 7pm-7:30pm

Posting #: 1062376

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position performs a variety of tasks relative to the tracking and monitoring of video EEG in the Pediatric Epilepsy Monitor Unit (PEMU).

Position Duties

• Maintains continuous and active video and audio monitoring of EEG patients on XLTEK equipment, and addresses recording issues and concerns as needed.
  1. Adjusts and maintains appropriate camera distance and tracking on patients.
  2. Answers patient alarms at the EEG monitor station, notifies nursing staff of alarms as needed, and clears alarms (when applicable).
  3. Documents O2 events, seizure events, and heat rate events in patient activity log or onto recording.
  4. Alerts to patient alarms at the EEG monitor station, notifies nursing staff of alarms as needed, and clears alarm if and when applicable.
  5. Documents equipment and recording issues and concerns; notifies appropriate team member in a timely manner.
• Maintains and distributes up-to-date recording status information of ongoing continuous EEG recordings.
  1. Maintains accurate and current log of all active ongoing video EEG recordings.
  2. Notifies the EEG department when a patient recording has been discontinued; documents date and time of disconnect on PEMU log.
• Continuing education and development
  1. Uses opportunities to further knowledge base of EEG basics, including: amplitude and frequency of waveforms; variety and types of artifacts on the recording; bad electrodes; poor recording quality.
  2. Strives to become familiar with and is able to identify clinical changes in the patient.
  3. Strives to become familiar with and is able to identify significant recording changes, including various types of seizures.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

1. High School diploma or equivalent
Required Yes No

2. Training/Education in EEG.
Preferred Yes No

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

1. EEG experience, or EEG or telemetry monitoring experience, or a current student or graduate from an accredited Health care Program w/certificate or better.
Required Yes No

2. Experience in a health care setting especially in patient care or patient care technology environment.
Preferred Yes No

Special Skills

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

1. Well-developed PC and Microsoft Windows knowledge
Required Yes No

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement?

1. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association
Required Yes No

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing -Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) -Occasionally 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) -Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing -Constantly 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling -Occasionally 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching -Occasionally 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting -Constantly 8. Physical Requirement - Standing -Occasionally 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling -Occasionally 10. Physical Requirement - Talking -Frequently 11. Physical Requirement - Walking -Occasionally 12. Physical Requirement - Near Vision -Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Far Vision -Occasionally 14. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination -Constantly 15. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment -Constantly 16. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance -Occasionally 17. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance -Occasionally 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment -Applicable 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas -Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - High places -Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels -Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases -Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid -Applicable 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles -Applicable 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure -Applicable 26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure -Applicable 27. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals -Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree