Monitor Technician

Monitor TechnicianAt Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.Location: StuartFacility: Martin Health NorthDepartment: MMC Monitor Techs-Cleveland Clinic Martin HealthJob Code: 000644Shift: DaysSchedule: 7:00am-7:30pmJob Summary: Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.The Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) serves as a live control center, with caregivers monitoring patients 24/7 to enhance care and safety. As a Monitor Technician, you will perform ongoing surveillance of patients' cardiac monitors and provide appropriate nursing staff with timely notification of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact patient condition. This role not only offers flexibility, but also the chance to move into other roles within the organization after enhancing your skills.A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 7:30PM, including rotating weekends.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Perform ongoing surveillance of patients' cardiac monitors, cardiac rhythm and vital signs.Provide appropriate nursing staff with timely notification of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact patient condition.Interpret patient cardiac/hemodynamic rhythm and document in the electronic medical record.Answer the telephone and communicate clearly when receiving and delivering information.Orient and mentor new caregivers, serving as a training and troubleshooting resource for the CMU and nursing units.Provide reports for the oncoming shift.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:High School Diploma or GEDKnowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities through formal training program in Allied Health or a healthcare field (e.g., Nursing, Medical Assisting, EMT or a similar field) OR one year of patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home or healthcare settingWorking knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, computer and typing skillsBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red CrossPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring CourseExperience as a Monitor TechnicianDemonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythmsEMT, paramedic or firefighter experiencePhysical Requirements:Ability to work in a fast paced environment under moderate pressure, multi-task with accuracy to keep track of a large number of patients and requires long periods of sitting and watching a computer monitors.Visual acuity for observing cardiac monitor data.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.