Monitor Technician

The University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

7d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

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

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 experience performing EKGs with the ability to recognize arrhythmias and/or experience in telemetry monitoring.
• Successfully complete an arrhythmia test with an overall score of at least 80% and 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.
• Ability 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

• Preferred experience with EKGs and arrhythmia identification.

Responsibilities

• Observe all monitors in the central monitoring station, including 3 A-B-C-D, 4AB, 4CD, 5AB, 5CD, 6AB, 6CD, and MICU.
• Report 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