Monitor Technician

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Monitor Technician performs standard work related to telemetry monitoring for patients requiring continual cardiac observation. The role analyzes cardiac rhythms in compliance with regulatory and hospital/system standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines. It also provides interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and other monitored parameters. The position requires sustained focus in a high-activity environment with multiple priorities, effective collaboration with the healthcare delivery team, and attention to patient safety and service.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or one year of relevant work experience.
Successful completion of Hartford Hospital-provided arrhythmia recognition and interpretation training before completing orientation; candidates with prior experience may test out.
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and communicate information effectively in English.
Ability to maintain focus for long periods and work in a high-activity environment with multiple priorities.
Proficiency navigating all aspects of an electronic monitor system.
Critical thinking, attention to detail, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Intermediate computer proficiency.
Strong verbal, written, listening, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to work collaboratively as a team member.
Knowledge of care for age-specific populations.
Demonstrated safety practices in alignment with High Reliability.
Ability to recognize and respect diversity and use appropriate resources respectfully and without judgment.
Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and exceptional customer service.
Embodies HHC leadership behaviors and company values and effectively utilizes the HHC operating model.
Self-directed in maintaining currency of validations and seeking resources or instruction to meet learning needs.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation and medical or cardiac terminology.
Previous experience as a monitor technician, EMT, inpatient unit secretary, patient care assistant, nurse aide, or in performing cardiac monitoring.
Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) or equivalent certification.
Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

Monitor telemetry for patients requiring continual cardiac observation.
Analyze and interpret cardiac rhythms and other monitored parameters in accordance with regulatory and hospital/system standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
Communicate and document cardiac rhythms and other monitored parameters.
Use effective communication and collaboration with members of the healthcare delivery team to support positive patient outcomes and experiences.
Demonstrate safety practices, cultural sensitivity, respect for diversity, and customer service in interactions with patients, families, and coworkers.
Take responsibility for self-improvement by identifying learning needs, seeking appropriate resources or instruction, and maintaining current validations.