Monitor Technician - Visual Surveillance Program

Monitor Tech

This position is responsible for the monitoring of cardiac rhythms, documentation, and notifying primary nurse of abnormal rhythms. Responsible for desk functions, answering telephone and patient call system, replenishing charts, etc. If certified as a Nursing Assistant, may work in this capacity when the telemetry census is two or less, in absence of scheduled Nursing Assistant. Modifies and delivers care that is specific to the age, growth, and level of development of patients including adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

The secretarial duties are an integral part of the nursing unit, being involved in patient care and documentation of patient care. While not directly responsible for care of the patient, the Unit Secretary is responsible for assuring patient care is accomplished. Responsible for all general duties and is the pivot person in communications.

The Monitor Tech is accountable to and evaluated by the Nurse Manager.

Minimum Requirements

• AHA Heartsaver required.
• AHA BLS may be substituted for HeartSaver
• Medical terminology course required or demonstrated competency
• Completion of an EKG Interpretation course
• High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Pay Range

$16.00 - $21.97

About ECU Health North Hospital

ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia. With more than 800 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care.

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.