Monitor Tech

Catholic Health•Village of Roslyn, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The ED Monitor Technician provides continuous, real-time observation and interpretation of cardiac rhythms for patients in the Emergency Department. In a high-acuity, rapid-response environment, the role supports patient safety by identifying life-threatening arrhythmias and promptly escalating changes in patient status to the clinical care team. The position is at St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center, part of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. The technician monitors ECG rhythms for multiple patients, prioritizes alarms, communicates clinically significant changes, supports telemetry setup and patient education, documents cardiac measurements, and maintains monitoring equipment and inventory.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
Strong communication skills, flexibility, and ability to prioritize work.
Current BLS Provider certification or Heart Saver certification from the American Heart Association.
Pass an EKG test with a score of 90% or higher prior to interview.

Nice To Haves

Paramedic or EMT CC preferred program, or Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant experience with the ability to read telemetry monitors.
Knowledge of computer systems and/or prior clerical experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor real-time ECG rhythms for multiple Emergency Department patients at a centralized monitoring station.
Identify and interpret complex cardiac arrhythmias, conduction defects, and changes in baseline rhythms, including V-Tach, V-Fib, Asystole, ST-segment changes, and high-degree AV blocks.
Manage and prioritize monitor alarms, distinguishing true clinical events from technical artifacts or loose leads.
Immediately notify the primary Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, or ED Physician of significant or life-threatening rhythm changes.
Collaborate with Emergency Department clinical teams during active codes, monitoring cardiac rhythms and promptly communicating significant changes in cardiac activity.
Initiate telemetry monitoring for newly arrived ED patients, including skin preparation, lead placement, and device programming as needed.
Educate patients and family members about telemetry equipment to support lead compliance and minimize false alarms.
Measure and record cardiac intervals (PR, QRS, QT) and heart rates, and print and interpret telemetry strips at designated intervals.
Maintain, sanitize, and troubleshoot telemetry transmitters, bedside monitors, and central station equipment; report technical malfunctions promptly.
Track and audit telemetry inventory to ensure equipment is accounted for during rapid patient transfers to the ICU, OR, or inpatient units.