Monitor Tech, Neuroscience ICU

Community Health System•Fresno, CA

About The Position

Overview Benefits and Opportunities for you! Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek Free Continuing Education and certification Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions Great food options with on-demand ordering Free parking and electric charging Responsibilities In your role, you will: Observe, monitor, review and document each patient’s cardiac rhythm. Differentiate between lethal and non-lethal arrhythmias and notifies the RN promptly of any arrhythmias. Review patients’ cardiac medication profiles. Notify the nursing and medical staff of heart rhythm pattern variances or ECG interval variances that represent adverse reactions or toxic effects of medications. Use calipers to measure rate and ECG intervals of patients’ heart rhythm patterns on a graphic tape readout, analyze the heart rhythm and record the information on patient's charts. Record strips every 4 hours, or as needed. Maintain an adequate supply of monitoring supplies. Report malfunction of the cardiac monitoring computer and central station equipment to the Manager; thoroughly cleans patient monitor components.

Requirements

High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Successful completion of a Basic Arrhythmia Recognition or ECG/EKG interpretation course required
BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
ECG - ECG Rhythm Exam Non-Clinical (Administered by CHS) required within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
Incumbents in this position prior to October 4, 2019 are grandfathered with their existing qualifications

Nice To Haves

1 year of Unit Clerk experience preferred
Monitor Tech experience preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology and computer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Observe, monitor, review and document each patient’s cardiac rhythm.
Differentiate between lethal and non-lethal arrhythmias and notifies the RN promptly of any arrhythmias.
Review patients’ cardiac medication profiles.
Notify the nursing and medical staff of heart rhythm pattern variances or ECG interval variances that represent adverse reactions or toxic effects of medications.
Use calipers to measure rate and ECG intervals of patients’ heart rhythm patterns on a graphic tape readout, analyze the heart rhythm and record the information on patient's charts.
Record strips every 4 hours, or as needed.
Maintain an adequate supply of monitoring supplies.
Report malfunction of the cardiac monitoring computer and central station equipment to the Manager; thoroughly cleans patient monitor components.