Monitor Tech - Neuro Cardiac IMC

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

As a Monitor Technician, you will work collaboratively to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. You will observe and monitor heartbeats and electrocardiograms (EKGs) for up to 30–40 patients, accurately interpret irregular heart rhythms, and report life-threatening events. The position involves full-time 12-hour shifts, either days or nights, including weekend shifts. Day shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shifts are 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Holy Cross Health is a full-service, not-for-profit Catholic teaching hospital and a member of Trinity Health. The 557-bed hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, community outreach, and clinical research services. The organization is committed to compassionate, holistic, person-centered care and to honoring the dignity and individual perspectives of every person.

Requirements

High school diploma.
A formal EKG class of at least 24 hours, or Monitor Tech experience; alternatively, at least 2 years of experience is required if unable to provide EKG certification with verification of program hours.
Related training through work experience and education.
Ability to pass the Basic Arrhythmia Assessment test with a score of 80% or better.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Continuously and simultaneously surveil complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens and computerized dysrhythmia detection systems.
Examine heartbeat patterns and document irregularities in patient files.
Ensure heart monitors are functioning correctly.
Report abnormal or changed telemetry monitoring to nursing staff, the immediate supervisor, or the designated chain of command.
Report life-threatening events to the medical staff responsible for patients.