The Monitor Technician observes the cardiac rhythm of patients in the assigned unit, assesses patients status and reports the patients cardiac rhythm to medical/nursing staff. This position requires population specific competencies.

Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

• Prefer medical or monitor tech experience.
• Central Monitoring Unit: Requires validation of competency by scoring a minimum of 90% on the Basic Dysrhythmia test.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English For current Deaconess incumbent(s) only at the time of acquisition (10/1/2018).

For Deaconess Only:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prefer medical or monitor tech experience.
• Central Monitoring Unit: Requires validation of competency by scoring a minimum of 90% on the Basic Dysrhythmia test.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.

The Monitor Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Operates complex cardiac monitoring systems, including ECG rhythm screens, computerized dysrhythmia detection system, and rhythm strip printers
• Maintains accurate neat account of patients cardiac monitoring status during episode of care
• Identifies and records patient rhythm in patient log as appropriate
• Verbally communicates report on pertinent patient/monitor data to/from appropriate colleagues
• During code situations, maintains contact with appropriate staff to assist with rhythm interpretation and dysrhythmia detection
• Contacts biomedical engineering in a timely manner when the monitor equipment malfunctions
• Ensure and maintain proper operation and up keep of monitoring equipment
• The Monitor Technician reports to the Manager of Central Monitoring.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information.
• Consistently viewing monitor screens for up to four hours at a time (and up to 8 hours per day). No hazards.
• All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.