Monitor Technician

About the position

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. Our team has come together with the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. Bring your passion for patient care and join our mission today. When you join our Monitor Technician team, you will be part of a team in charge of all patient's requiring cardiac monitoring within the facility. Monitor Techs are required to watch between 40 and 60 patients cardiac rhythms for abnormalities and alarms. They are also responsible for escalating changes and recognizing dangerous rhythms and notifying the healthcare team. This position is for a Full Time Night Shift, 7pm to 7:30am. This will include weekends and holidays on a rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients.
• Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients.
• Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.
• Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards.
• Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.
• Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
• Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
• May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
• Works under general supervision.
• Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments.
• Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians.
• Completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram -OR- electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training.
• Minimum passing score of 85% on ECG -OR- EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias - OR - epileptiform activity.
• Possess a working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health and financial security options.