Monitor Technician I
Summary
Night-shift monitor technician reviews cardiac rhythms for patients with pacemakers or AICD devices, documents changes, and alerts staff per protocol.
This is a part-time, night shift (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM, 2 shifts per week) Monitor Technician position at Arnett Hospital. The schedule includes a rotation of every third weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), rotating holidays, and flex days with self-scheduling so you can request your preferred shifts. If you are attentive to detail, can maintain strong alertness during sedentary night shift work that directly impacts patient lives, and are dedicated to exceptional patient care, apply today!
Job Description:
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.
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