Monitor Technician - Night Shift

Loretto Hospital•Chicago, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Loretto Hospital is seeking a dedicated Monitor Technician to join its Med/Surg Department. The role supports patient care through routine management of telemetry room functions and documentation, interpretation of rhythm strips, maintenance of telemetry equipment, and continuous telemetry monitoring as required by physician orders or patient needs. The technician promptly notifies staff of dysrhythmias and provides courteous, cooperative service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers, and other customers. The position also requires compliance with the hospital’s policies and applicable federal, state, and hospital regulations. The described duties are general and are not an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following: CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) certification; EMT-P or equivalent; ECG Technician certification; or a certificate in Cardiovascular Technician.
Primary source verification, including NCCT and IDFPR.
Successful completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia Course.
Frequently sit, stand, and walk; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
May need to lift, pull, push, or move patients and/or equipment using proper body mechanics.
Fine motor skills, normal or corrected vision and hearing, and ability to speak are necessary.
Close vision, sharp eye focus, and ability to distinguish colors are required.
Ability to sustain periods of stressful, intense concentration and handle above-average pressure in problem-solving situations.

Responsibilities

Provide cooperative and courteous service to patients, visitors, staff, physicians, volunteers, and internal and external customers.
Maintain patients on continuous telemetry and contact staff to troubleshoot problems promptly.
Continuously observe monitors for rhythm changes and respond appropriately.
Differentiate artifacts from actual arrhythmias and proceed as necessary.
Alert the RN to changes in patient rhythm.
Page the RN immediately to the room for lethal arrhythmias and confirm staff has arrived in the room during emergencies.
Record daily rhythm strips, including strips for new patients and rhythm changes.
Admit and discharge patients on monitors appropriately.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Understand and adhere to the hospital’s Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Keep current with applicable federal, state, and hospital regulations, laws, and policies.