Monitor Technician

Mount Desert Island Hospital•Bar Harbor, ME

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The role and responsibility of the Monitor Technician is to monitor patients’ heart rhythms using specialized equipment. They constantly observe the cardiac monitor’s screen, interpret the data received, and report any significant changes or abnormalities to the healthcare team, such as nurses or doctors. This position is available as part-time or full-time.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Training as an EMT, AEMT is acceptable
BLS is required
Documentation of successful completion of an EKG interpretation course required or similar training within a job role (ex. EMT)
Proven work experience as a Monitor Technician or a position that requires frequent EKG interpretations (EMT, AEMT, etc.)
Excellent ability to monitor EKG rhythms and recognize abnormalities.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Basic computer skills required.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and in writing.
Ability for high performance under stressful situations.
Must be able to prioritize, multi-task and follow through.
Able to stand/work for most of an 12 hr. shift.
Must be able to bend/lift 25-50 lbs. (assisting patients in and out of bed, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in a healthcare-related field preferred but not required
Certified Cardiographic Technician preferred.
Knowledge of working within an electronic health record desired.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor patients’ heart rhythms using specialized equipment.
Constantly observe the cardiac monitor’s screen.
Interpret the data received.
Report any significant changes or abnormalities to the healthcare team, such as nurses or doctors.