Monitor Tech

Cardiac Monitoring Technician

This position is full time, nights. The shift is Monday-Friday from 7pm-7am, and every fourth weekend, at Riley Hospital for Children. It is preferred that candidates have a minimum of one year of experience. Responsible for the cardiac monitoring of patients including those with technological support (i.e., pacemakers, AICD). Documents changes in rhythm and reports these changes according to established protocol. Requires high school graduate or equivalent. Requires successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course; anatomy and physiology courses and/or related courses. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia course and/or related courses required. Requires current Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition. Requires good visual acuity and sustained concentration to effectively observe cardiac rhythms on CRTs. Basic computer skills required. Previous experience with telemetry monitoring or related field is preferred.