Monitor Technician - Telemetry - 501699

University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

4d • $20 - $24

About The Position

The Monitor Technician is responsible and accountable for observing monitors in the central monitoring station, including 3 A-B-C-D, 4AB, 4CD, 5AB, 5CD, 6AB, 6CD, and MICU. The technician reports abnormalities and obtains, routes, documents, and accurately defines rhythm strips. Performs ECG tests on patients as assigned.

This is a part-time position on Shift 3, scheduled from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The position rotates and requires weekend or holiday work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, with formal cardiac rhythm identification training, including EMT, Paramedic, or LPN training; alternatively, completion of one year of an associate degree program in cardiovascular technology or at least one year of EKG experience with the ability to recognize arrhythmias and/or telemetry monitoring experience.
• Successfully complete an arrhythmia test with an overall score of at least 80%, including 100% on the fatal arrhythmia section.
• BLS certification.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20, including color vision when applicable.
• Ability to hear, with or without aids, and to communicate orally.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer or lift 30 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and kneel frequently.
• Ability to perform CPR if required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EKGs and arrhythmia identification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe all monitors in the central monitoring station, including 3 A-B-C-D, 4AB, 4CD, 5AB, 5CD, 6AB, 6CD, and MICU.
• Report monitor abnormalities.
• Obtain, route, document, and accurately define rhythm strips.
• Perform ECG tests on patients as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED