Monitor technician job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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A monitor technician, an EKG technician, or a cardiac monitor technician, is a healthcare professional responsible for overseeing and using equipment that helps establish and observe a patient's heartbeat pattern. They help other healthcare professionals diagnose and treat patients with heart and other issues.
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Example monitor technician requirements on a job description
Monitor technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in monitor technician job postings.
Sample monitor technician requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Ability to read and interpret medical data.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to operate medical equipment.
Sample required monitor technician soft skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
- Commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.
Monitor technician job description example 1
Baptist Health South Florida monitor technician job description
Baptist Health has a commitment to strengthening the compassionate care we provide. With the addition of Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Baptist Health is able to provide the Palm Beach community expanded access to healthcare services.
Boca Raton Regional Hospital is an advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds and is a recognized leader in Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women's Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging capabilities. The Hospital is now a part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 24,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why we're all in for helping you be your best.
Description:
Responsible for the continuous observation of cardiac rhythms on patients requiring telemetry monitoring and reporting of dysrhythmia to the appropriate individual. Responsible for tele pack reconciliation and rounding on all floors. Responsible for ordering supplies and for monthly schedules. Works under the direction of the Director and Charge nurses.
Estimated pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.50/ hour depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees: High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper Additional Qualifications: Basic Life Support preferred. Successful completion of an electrocardiogram course or experience and upon hire successful completion of the electrocardiogram monitoring exam within 30 days of hire. Basic computer skills. Minimum Required Experience:
Boca Raton Regional Hospital is an advanced tertiary medical center with 400 beds and is a recognized leader in Cardiovascular Care, Oncology, Women's Health, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine and the Neurosciences, all of which offer state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging capabilities. The Hospital is now a part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 24,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
Everything we do at Baptist Health, we do to the best of our ability. That includes supporting our team with extensive training programs, millions of dollars in tuition assistance, comprehensive benefits and more. Working within our award-winning culture means getting the respect and support you need to do your best work ever. Find out why we're all in for helping you be your best.
Description:
Responsible for the continuous observation of cardiac rhythms on patients requiring telemetry monitoring and reporting of dysrhythmia to the appropriate individual. Responsible for tele pack reconciliation and rounding on all floors. Responsible for ordering supplies and for monthly schedules. Works under the direction of the Director and Charge nurses.
Estimated pay range for this position is $15.00 - $19.50/ hour depending on experience.
Qualifications:
Degrees: High School,Cert,GED,Trn,Exper Additional Qualifications: Basic Life Support preferred. Successful completion of an electrocardiogram course or experience and upon hire successful completion of the electrocardiogram monitoring exam within 30 days of hire. Basic computer skills. Minimum Required Experience:
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Monitor technician job description example 2
Community Health Systems monitor technician job description
**_$1,500 Sign on bonus to eligible, experienced Monitor Tech's!_**
**This is a Full time night shift position working in the Telemetry department at Northwest Medical Center.**
**Job Summary**
Examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors. Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in heartbeat. Ensures that monitors are functioning properly. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
**Requirements**
High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred and at least 1 year of experience in the field. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
_Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work. NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested._
**Qualifications**
**Education**
**Required**
+ High School or better
**Licenses & Certifications**
**Required**
+ C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
**This is a Full time night shift position working in the Telemetry department at Northwest Medical Center.**
**Job Summary**
Examines heartbeat patterns on electrocardiograph monitors. Makes note of irregular rhythms and monitors changes in heartbeat. Ensures that monitors are functioning properly. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
**Requirements**
High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree preferred and at least 1 year of experience in the field. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
_Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work. Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees. It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work. NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested._
**Qualifications**
**Education**
**Required**
+ High School or better
**Licenses & Certifications**
**Required**
+ C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Monitor technician job description example 3
Hawaii Pacific Health monitor technician job description
Founded in 1938, Wilcox Medical Center is a not-for-profit medical center dedicated to providing the Kaua'i community with accessible quality health care. The largest medical center on Kaua'i, it is a state-of-the-art acute care facility with a full suite of services offering 30 specialties and programs, including cardiology, emergency, family practice, gastroenterology, health management, internal medicine, neurology, OB-GYN, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics and urology. Its 20-bed emergency department serves as the island's Primary Stroke Center. The medical center also has four birthing suites, seven intensive care beds and 20 same-day surgery beds. Wilcox is the first American College of Surgeons-verified Level III Trauma Center in the state of Hawai'i. The American Heart Association has recognized Wilcox with its Get with the Guidelines award for Stroke (S), Gold Plus and Honor Roll Elite Plus. Wilcox is a Healthgrades five-star recipient for the treatment of heart attack and five-start recipient for treatment of Stroke; and is the only medical center in the state to be named a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by the National Rural Health Association.
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is dedicated to adult patients who are critically ill or being closely monitored to prevent deterioration. Our multidisciplinary, professional staff provides care that supports the holistic inclusion of patients, families and significant others in order to assure the safe recovery of our clients and decrease the length of inpatient stay.
As the Monitor Technician, you will help the department deliver quality, compassionate cardiac care for to patients and their families. You will be responsible for observing cardiac monitor screens on telemetry nursing units, identifying rhythm changes, performing a variety of clerical duties and helping to maintain patient records on the nursing unit. We are looking for someone with an exceptional sense of quality control in patient care, a talent for managing complex instrumentation and procedures and a commitment to creating a healthier Hawai'i.
_*Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Vaccination Mandate, all health care workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.*_
**Work Schedule:** Rotating - 12 Hours
**Work Type:** Part Time Regular
FTE: 0.600000
Bargaining Unit: ILWU
**Exempt:** No
**Other information:**
**Minimum Qualifications:** High School or equivalent. Current American Heart Association Heart Saver - AED CPR card. One (1) year experience as a cardiac monitor clerk, ward clerk, or related position.
EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets
**Position** Monitor Technician - Adult Intensive Care Unit
**Category** Medical Support Staff
**Employment Type** Employee
**Location** Wilcox Medical Center, Lihue, HI
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is dedicated to adult patients who are critically ill or being closely monitored to prevent deterioration. Our multidisciplinary, professional staff provides care that supports the holistic inclusion of patients, families and significant others in order to assure the safe recovery of our clients and decrease the length of inpatient stay.
As the Monitor Technician, you will help the department deliver quality, compassionate cardiac care for to patients and their families. You will be responsible for observing cardiac monitor screens on telemetry nursing units, identifying rhythm changes, performing a variety of clerical duties and helping to maintain patient records on the nursing unit. We are looking for someone with an exceptional sense of quality control in patient care, a talent for managing complex instrumentation and procedures and a commitment to creating a healthier Hawai'i.
_*Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Vaccination Mandate, all health care workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved medical or religious exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.*_
**Work Schedule:** Rotating - 12 Hours
**Work Type:** Part Time Regular
FTE: 0.600000
Bargaining Unit: ILWU
**Exempt:** No
**Other information:**
**Minimum Qualifications:** High School or equivalent. Current American Heart Association Heart Saver - AED CPR card. One (1) year experience as a cardiac monitor clerk, ward clerk, or related position.
EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets
**Position** Monitor Technician - Adult Intensive Care Unit
**Category** Medical Support Staff
**Employment Type** Employee
**Location** Wilcox Medical Center, Lihue, HI
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024