Monitor Technician/Unit Clerk - Full-Time - Union Campus

Union Hospital of Cecil County, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware, seeks a Monitor Technician to observe cardiac rhythms, detect changes, and notify the care team for timely management. The role requires precise monitoring of telemetry equipment, alarm management, and thorough logging of device activity.

A basic arrhythmia course and annual competency testing are required. Hourly pay range is posted with health benefits; candidate must complete competencies and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication in a

Qualifications

• Complete a basic arrhythmia course with annual competency testing.
• Initial and annual competency exams with a score of 90%.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently and manage interruptions while using computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor heart rhythms and detect abnormalities, notifying appropriate personnel promptly.
• Maintain constant visual monitoring of rhythm equipment and ensure devices are functional.
• Manage alarms according to hospital policy and maintain alarm logs.
• Keep logs for equipment and coordinate battery changes and lead placement as needed.
• Report rhythm changes and patient behavior to the RN and care team promptly.
• Adhere to HIPAA and participate in safety reporting and team collaboration.

Skills

Crisis management

Independent worker

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Monitor Technician is responsible for checking the heart rhythm patterns of patients to detect abnormalities and/or deviations from baseline. They are responsible for ensuring that any cardiac rhythm changes, telemetry box, or monitor bank needs are brought to the attention of the appropriate personnel for timely management.

Shift Requirements: 7a-7p (72hrs Bi-Weekly) Weekend Commitment - Every Other Weekend Holiday Commitment

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Monitor Technician must be organized, work accurately with attention to detail, balance multiple competing priorities.
• Completion of basic arrhythmias course with annual competency testing.
• This position requires employees to demonstrate initial and annual competencies in order to remain in the position.
• Other duties are performed as assigned.
• Appropriate rhythm identification, change in rhythm, rate, and notification the appropriate people.
• Constant visual monitoring of the rhythm equipment and ensuring equipment is in working order.
• Alarm management per hospital policy.
• Maintaining all log-books associated with equipment, including alarm logs.
• Timely notification of appropriate personnel for battery changes, lead placement, response to alarms, rhythm changes, and patient behavior.
• Timely notification of appropriate personnel for any problems associated with a telemetry or video surveillance.
• The Monitor Technician is aware of the institution’s responsibilities under health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA).
• The Monitor Technician is responsible for contributing to a safe and secure environment, promptly reports safety concerns and pertinent observations to the RN.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrates an ability to work collaboratively.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

UNIT CLERK DUTIES

• Pleasantly and effectively communicates to visitors, patients, and the health care team.
• Monitors entrance and exit of visitors and personnel into the nursing unit.
• Triages patient and visitor needs to nursing staff when appropriate.
• Coordinates and performs clerical functions for the unit.
• Maintains medical records according to ChristianaCare guidelines.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and assists in arranging patient transports for procedures when necessary.
• Assist in placing patient consults.
• Operates computer utilizing required computer skills.
• Operates equipment in a safe and accurate manner.
• Coordinates maintenance of unit supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Answers patient call-lights promptly and pleasantly.
• Appropriately identifies patient in all communication, including handling of components of the medical record.
• Demonstrates effective written communication skills.
• Practices professional telephone etiquette.
• Completes mandatory education programs.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACT

Daily frequent contact with all levels of Christiana Care staff, patients, and families.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

N/A

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, Charge Nurse

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to perform effectively and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, handle frequent interruptions, set priorities, problem solve and good computer skills.
• Complete a basic arrhythmia course (basic cardiac rhythm knowledge and interpretation) with and pass an initial and yearly competency exam with a score of 90%.

HOURLY PAY RANGE

Hourly Pay Range: $18.55 - $26.90 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

EEO POSTING STATEMENT

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date Oct 25, 2026

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family.

• health insurance
• paid time off
• retirement
• employee assistance program

To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals.

Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies.

In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia.

Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christie Care Health System Website