Monitor Tech

CommonSpirit Health • Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

The Monitor Technician provides continuous patient surveillance by observing and interpreting cardiac rhythms for patients with cardiac conditions or who may be at risk. The role monitors multiple patient electrocardiograms (ECGs) from a central telemetry station, identifies and documents arrhythmias, and promptly communicates significant rhythm changes or emergencies to clinical staff. The technician maintains accurate logs, helps ensure monitoring equipment functions properly, and collaborates with nursing staff on lead placement and technical issues. Success requires knowledge of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and arrhythmia recognition, close attention to detail, strong observation and communication skills, and the ability to respond quickly and accurately in a focused, fast-paced patient-safety environment.

Requirements

• Six months of experience.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, physiology, and arrhythmia recognition.
• Meticulous attention to detail and exceptional observation skills.
• Ability to react quickly and accurately in critical situations.
• Clear communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a focused, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple patient ECGs from a central telemetry station and identify cardiac arrhythmias.
• Run monitor strips every four hours for nurses and as needed when rhythm changes occur.
• Maintain alarms according to telemetry guidelines unless otherwise directed by a physician's order.
• Notify the RN and Charge Nurse of rhythm changes.
• Maintain and update the daily rhythm log.
• Assign monitor packs to new admissions.
• Enter admission information into the admission book.
• Document cardiac rhythms and promptly communicate significant rhythm changes or emergencies to appropriate clinical staff.
• Help ensure monitoring equipment functions properly and collaborate with nursing staff to confirm lead placement and address technical issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED