Monitor Technician

Monitor Technician

The role and responsibility of the Monitor Technician is to monitor patients' heart rhythms using specialized equipment. They constantly observe the cardiac monitor's screen, interpret the data received, and report any significant changes or abnormalities to the healthcare team, such as nurses or doctors. This position is available as part-time or full-time.

Reports to:

Med/Surg/Tele/ICU Nurse Manager/Director of Inpatient Services

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.

MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Training as an EMT, AEMT is acceptable
• Associates degree in a healthcare-related field preferred but not required
• BLS is required
• Documentation of successful completion of an EKG interpretation course required or similar training within a job role (ex. EMT), Certified Cardiographic Technician preferred.

• Proven work experience as a Monitor Technician or a position that requires frequent EKG interpretations (EMT, AEMT, etc.)
• Excellent ability to monitor EKG rhythms and recognize abnormalities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology

• Basic computer skills required. Knowledge of working within an electronic health record desired.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Ability for high performance under stressful situations. Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and follow through.

• Able to stand/work for most of an 12 hr. shift. Must be able to bend/lift 25-50 lbs. (assisting patients in and out of bed, etc.).

• Potential exposure to blood body fluids
• Potential for exposure to contagious diseases.
• Potential for periods of high stress.