Cardiac Monitor Technician

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. The Central Monitor Technician (CMT) is responsible for monitoring telemetry devices for patients across the Cleveland Clinic enterprise, both locally and nationally. The CMT plays a critical role in ensuring timely alerts to the nursing unit when alarms are triggered on patient telemetry monitors. While alarms are also audible at the nurses' stations, the primary responsibility of the CMT is to promptly notify the care team on the patient’s designated floor. Once the initial alert has been communicated, the CMT’s involvement concludes unless the alarm is triggered again. The technician will interact with other Central Monitor Technicians, Lead Technicians, and the nursing or nursing support teams at various hospitals within the Cleveland Clinic system.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, computer and typing skills
Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians and the public
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Candidates with experience in medical programs such as: Medical Assisting, Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), EKG Technician, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home, or healthcare field will be considered in lieu of successful completion of a healthcare training program
Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring course
EKG certification or equivalent
Experience as a Monitor Technician and demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors, cardiac rhythm and vital signs.
Notify nursing caregivers of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact the patient’s condition.
Interpret patient’s cardiac rhythm and document in the patient’s electronic medical record.
Answer the telephone and communicate clearly when receiving and delivering information.
Orient and mentor new caregivers and serve as a training and troubleshooting resource for the CMU and nursing units.
Provide reports for the oncoming shift.