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Monitor Technician

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification

Job overview

The Monitor Technician works in Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital’s Central Monitoring Unit, conducting ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors and notifying nursing staff of changes that could affect patient condition. The role includes interpreting and documenting cardiac and hemodynamic rhythms, communicating information, mentoring caregivers, and preparing shift reports. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cardiac Monitor SurveillanceCardiac Rhythm InterpretationHemodynamic Rhythm InterpretationMedical TerminologyAnatomy and PhysiologyComputer SkillsTypingMultitaskingAccuracyVisual AcuityEKG/Cardiac MonitoringAbnormal Cardiac Rhythm Recognition

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDAllied Health or Healthcare Training or One Year Patient Care ExperienceBLS CertificationMonitor Technician ExperienceEMT, Paramedic or Firefighter Experience

Full job description

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated, state-of-the-art medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

The Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) serves as a live control center, with caregivers monitoring patients 24/7 to enhance care and safety. As a Monitor Technician, you will perform ongoing surveillance of patients' cardiac monitors and provide appropriate nursing staff with timely notification of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact patient condition. This role not only offers flexibility, but also the chance to move into other roles within the organization after enhancing your skills.

A caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 7:00AM - 7:30PM, including rotating weekends.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

  • Perform ongoing surveillance of patients' cardiac monitors, cardiac rhythm and vital signs.

  • Provide appropriate nursing staff with timely notification of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact patient condition.

  • Interpret patient cardiac/hemodynamic rhythm and document in the electronic medical record.

  • Answer the telephone and communicate clearly when receiving and delivering information.

  • Orient and mentor new caregivers, serving as a training and troubleshooting resource for the CMU and nursing units.

  • Provide reports for the oncoming shift.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities through formal training program in Allied Health or a healthcare field (e.g., Nursing, Medical Assisting, EMT or a similar field) OR one year of patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home or healthcare setting

  • Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, computer and typing skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

  • Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring Course

  • Experience as a Monitor Technician

  • Demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms

  • EMT, paramedic or firefighter experience

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment under moderate pressure, multi-task with accuracy to keep track of a large number of patients and requires long periods of sitting and watching a computer monitors.

  • Visual acuity for observing cardiac monitor data.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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