Monitor Technician
About The Position
The Monitor Technician performs a critical role in providing efficient patient care throughout the facility. They monitor the cardiac rhythms of between 40 and 60 patients. Using excellent attention to detail and communication skills, they quickly escalate recognized dangerous rhythms and other changes to the clinical staff team. This is a full-time DAY shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week from 6:00 am - 6:30 pm. The team utilizes a rotating weekend and holiday schedule. There is an opportunity to utilize a self-scheduling tool as well as enjoy a flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential when applicable. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help employees and their families, providing health and financial security options. Banner Heart Hospital, located next to Banner Baywood Medical Center in east Mesa, Arizona, specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. The facility has the most advanced technology in the state of Arizona, with innovative and cutting-edge technologies. With 111 beds, it is one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in the nation and has been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters. The facility includes a 28-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit, a 60-bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit, and a 23-bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit. The space also includes two endovascular suites, six OR suites, six cardiac Cath labs, and three electrophysiology labs.
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.
- Depending on department assignment, completion of unit approved basic electrocardiogram -OR- electroencephalographic interpretation course or on the job training – and - a minimum passing score of 85% on ECG -OR- EEG test, with accurate identification of all lethal cardiac dysrhythmias - OR - epileptiform activity.
- Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Requires effective interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions.
- Health and financial security options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
