Monitor Technician - Full Time Night Shift

About the role

Operates patient monitoring equipment, provides accurate, continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters, assesses functioning, provides basic troubleshooting of equipment, and collects and stores data. Performs 12 lead EKG.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established hospital policy and procedure related to job function.
• Operates patient monitoring equipment.
• Assesses the functioning of monitoring equipment.
• Provides basic troubleshooting of monitoring equipment.
• Provides accurate continuous surveillance of designated patient parameters.
• Notifies designated staff of any change in patient’s EKG status.
• Maintains ongoing communication with staff assigned to patient, other monitor technicians, and physicians.
• Reports and stores select measurement and readings.
• Reports equipment problems to designated staff and follow-up as directed.
• Maintains workstation inventory.
• Adheres to safety standard within the unit.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Assists in the orientation of new employees.
• Completes mandatory educational activities.
• Maintains required competencies.
• Abides by established personnel policies and procedures.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Courses in physical science and previous medical/cardiac/EKG training are desirable. Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Qualifications

Experience reading monitors or EKGs is strongly preferred. Successfully completes Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Monitor Technician orientation program or the equivalent.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.75 - $25.65. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Schedule

Full time. Night Shift: 7:00pm - 7:30am. The schedule includes working a weekend and holiday rotation. All training occurs during the day shift.