Monitor Trainer

Cleveland Clinic; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monitor Trainer at Cleveland Clinic develops curriculum and delivers training to caregivers, while providing post-training site support and data-driven improvements to training programs.

Minimum three years of training experience and a Telemetry/monitor tech background, with strong ECG interpretation skills, BLS, and flexibility for varied hours (days/evenings/weekends) are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Minimum three years training experience and demonstrated training proficiency.
• Background as a telemetry technician, cardiac monitor tech, or nurse.
• Strong ECG/arrhythmia interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training for new telemetry/monitor technicians.
• Teach cardiac rhythm interpretation including arrhythmias.
• Provide onboarding, competency validation, and refresher courses.
• Develop lesson plans, training manuals, and simulation scenarios.
• Ensure staff interpret ECG rhythms accurately in real time.
• Audit monitor technician performance and documentation.
• Coordinate training with unit managers and leadership.
• Support interdisciplinary communication between monitoring staff and bedside teams.

Skills

ECG interpretation

Training delivery

BLS

Telemetry experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

EKG Certification

Tools

Telemetry monitoring systems

Philips/GE platforms

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

The Monitor Trainer creates and delivers select training to caregivers. This role develops curriculum, delivers training and provides post-training site support as well as analyzes post training survey data in order to improve training effectiveness.

A caregiver in this position will work varying hours days/evenings/weekends between 7:00am and 3:00pm or between 8:00am and 5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Design and deliver training programs for new telemetry/monitor technicians
• Teach cardiac rhythm interpretation (including arrhythmias and lethal rhythms)
• Provide onboarding, competency validation, and refresher courses
• Develop lesson plans, training manuals, and simulation scenarios
• Ensure staff accurately interpret ECG rhythms in real time
• Reinforce proper monitoring protocols and escalation procedures
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex or difficult rhythm interpretations
• Audit monitor technician performance and documentation
• Identify knowledge gaps and implement corrective training
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and accrediting bodies (e.g., The Joint Commission)
• Partner with nurse educators, cardiology teams, and leadership
• Coordinate training schedules with unit managers
• Support interdisciplinary communication between monitoring staff and bedside teams
• Train staff on cardiac monitoring systems (e.g., Philips Healthcare or GE Healthcare platforms)
• Ensure proper use of telemetry equipment and alarm systems
• Troubleshoot monitoring issues and educate staff on solutions
• Perform Monitor Technician duties as needed in accordance with departmental standards and patient safety expectations

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Minimum three years training experience and demonstrated training proficiency.
• Background as a telemetry technician, cardiac monitor tech, or nurse
• Strong ECG/arrhythmia interpretation skills

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Health Service Administration or related field
• EKG Certification or equivalent
• Three years health care experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $20.60

Maximum hourly: $27.57

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).