Monitor Technician

Job Summary and Qualifications As a Monitor Technician, you will maintain close observation of the electrocardiograph patterns of patients. You will observe and interpret cardiac telemetry tracings at a central monitoring station, and record rhythm data at regular intervals. You will also perform a variety of clerical duties. you will perform monitoring of patients who have cardiac telemetry ordered You will constantly observe and monitor patients to detect changes in cardiac rhythms You will obtain a rhythm strip and correctly label it with patient information You will inform the primary nurse of any changes in rhythms or significant changes in rate, as well as any life threatening dysrhythmias You will maintain records of each patient’s cardiac rate and rhythm You will prepare equipment and maintain floor stock for patients Job Requirements Experience Previous experience as a Monitor Technician – preferred On-the-job training in dysrhythmia interpretation with an 85% pass rate on exam within orientation period Education High school graduate or GED equivalent 1+ years of college – preferred Basic EKG course – preferred Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr St.-David