Monitor Technician Progressive Care Unit

Banner Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health seeks a Monitor Technician to continuously observe patient monitors and activity, escalating rhythm changes to clinical staff. The role requires documenting rhythm strips and changes, assisting with equipment maintenance, and providing clear summaries to physicians and staff.

You will interact with patients, families, and multiple departments in a fast-paced hospital setting. The position is full-time on day shift 6:00am–6:30pm, with weekends and holidays on rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Current BLS certification may be required.
• ECG/EEG interpretation training or course with a passing score is required or can be provided on the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of monitors and patient activity.
• Report pertinent changes to clinical staff promptly.
• Obtain calibrated rhythm strips and document changes per policy.
• Provide summaries to physicians and staff and assist with monitoring equipment.
• Greet and assist patients, visitors and staff as needed.
• Work under general supervision and interact across facility teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Primary City/State:Glendale, ArizonaDepartment Name:PCU-Monitor Techs-HospWork Shift:DayJob Category:Clinical CareBanner Health is proud to have earned the Great Place To Work Certification, a recognition based on direct feedback from our team members and a thorough, independent evaluation. This certification underscores our dedication to fostering a culture built on trust, collaboration and pride - an environment where team members feel valued, supported and inspired every day.When you join our Monitor Technician team, you will be part of a team in charge of all patient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. Monitor Techs are required to watch between 40 and 60 patients cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. They are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team.We are filling full time day shift positions working 3-12 hour shifts from 6:00am to 6:30pm, this will include weekends and holidays on rotation.Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is responsible for continuous observation of patients’ monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients. Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients. Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.2. Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.3. Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.4. Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.5. May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.6. Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians.Depending on department assignment, completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram -OR- electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training – and - a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG -OR- EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias - OR - epileptiform activity. Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology. Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy