Monitor Technician - Evening Shift - Jamaica, NY - JB 26-14742

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Monitor Technician – Evening Shift
Location: Jamaica, NY 11432
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Evening Shift – 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week; 7.5 hours per day
Setting: Acute Care Healthcare Facility
Number of Positions: 1
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $26–$31 per hour

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and cardiac rhythms in an acute-care healthcare setting. The technician will identify potential rhythm abnormalities, document observations accurately, and promptly communicate significant changes to the clinical team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of acute-care experience and at least 2 years of total work experience.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• EKG certification.

• Experience monitoring vital signs and observing cardiac rhythms.

• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips to identify potential heart abnormalities.

• Knowledge of continuous cardiac monitoring, waveform interpretation, and rhythm measurements.

• Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.

• Availability to work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled.

• Ability to commit to the assigned shift and work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ vital signs and cardiac rhythms to identify potential abnormalities.

• Continuously observe and interpret cardiac waveforms, rhythm strips, and measurements.

• Recognize irregular heart rhythms and promptly communicate abnormalities to appropriate healthcare professionals.

• Document cardiac rhythms, measurements, and observations accurately.

• Maintain continuous observation of cardiac monitors to support patient safety.

• Communicate significant changes in cardiac activity to nursing staff in a timely manner.

• Follow established monitoring procedures and facility protocols.

• Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.

• Work rotating weekends, including every other weekend, and holidays as scheduled.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Requirements

• Every other weekend required.

• Holidays as scheduled.