Monitor tech (Prn)

About the role

The Monitor Technician is responsible for interpreting cardiac rhythms, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff, and performing essential patient care duties. They also handle clerical tasks, maintain medical equipment, and assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Special Care Unit responsibilities

The Special Care Unit Monitor Technician monitors cardiac rhythms, enters Meditech orders, and performs limited patient care.

Essential functions

• Monitors, interprets, and posts cardiac strips; alerts provider and nurse of abnormal parameters, including vital signs
• Performs basic emergency medical care or first aid when needed
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and ambulation
• Provides basic nursing care, including bathing, assisting with ADLs, taking vital signs, performing Accu-checks, and routine checks
• Documents vital signs, treatments, and procedures accurately and promptly
• Prepares patients for procedures and assists the RN with patient care as directed
• Answers call lights and phones; responds to the nurse call system
• Cleans and stocks rooms, equipment, and work areas, changes linens
• Maintains telemetry units, applies telemetry, runs admission and rhythm strips, and ensures documentation in patient charts
• Communicates patient issues and condition changes, including abnormal findings, to the RN or provider
• Enters orders for new admissions and daily updates if the RN is unavailable
• Attends department meetings and provides feedback for students during training
• Monitors ER cardiac rhythms and assists in the ER as needed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess one of the following qualifications: a New Mexico CNA certification, a New Mexico EMS License, completion of Level I and II courses from an accredited nursing college, or two years of experience as a Medical Assistant
• BLS (AHA)
• Basic ECG rhythm recognition within 3 months of hire
• PEARS (AHA) within 6 months from hire date
• Previous monitor tech experience preferred

Work arrangement

On Site

Location

Silver City, New Mexico

Posted

Sep 5, 2026