The Monitor Technician is responsible for unit clerical duties, transcription of orders, communication of information, and requisitioning supplies and equipment. Under the direction of an RN, LPN, Physician, or Physician Assistant, the role also monitors, documents, and interprets EKG rhythms and/or hemodynamic lines for assigned patients. The technician documents and reports EKG abnormalities, changes, or concerns to the appropriate staff member. Most shifts are 10–12 hours, depending on the unit, and involve long periods of sitting, watching monitors, and working on a computer. The position is on call with a variable night schedule.
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Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED