What are the responsibilities and job description for the Centralized Monitor Technician Cohort (ECG) - Student Training Program position at BJC HealthCare?
BJC HealthCare System is Now Hiring Full-Time Centralized Monitor Technician I Students for our Cohort Training Program to learn how to Interpret ECG & Cardiac Rhythms for the BJC Commons CTM Dept (4249 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63144)!
**NO Experience is Required— Just commitment to Learn & to the Position!!!
**Earn while you learn & secure job placement in a Full-Time Centralized Monitor Technician I role upon successful program completion here at BJC!!!***
Why this Cohort Program?
- Earn-as-You-Learn - Paid to be a student which launches your Healthcare Career in just 11 weeks!!!
- Post-Program - Guaranteed Full-Time Centralized Monitor Technician I role upon successful program completion here at BJC!!!***
- Benefits Eligibility Begins with Program Start!!!
- Direct path into healthcare at BJC HealthCare
- Provided In-Person Training with mentorship from experienced clinicians
What You’ll Do as Centralized Monitor Technician:
- Monitor multiple screens at a central station, interpret ECG rhythms and vital signs, and respond per hospital protocol
- Detect arrhythmias, ischemic changes, artifacts, and alarm patterns
- Communicate changes promptly to the care team
- Maintain continuous observation and ensure patient safety
Important Cohort Program Details:
- Advanced Accelerated Cohort Program Learning – paid to be a student cohort & to successfully complete to move into your full-time role
- Cohort Duration: 11 weeks (Mon–Fri)
- Start–End Dates: October 20, 2025 – January 2, 2026
- Hours: 36 hours per week (in-person)
- Cohort Program Locations: St. Louis Community College (STLCC) & BJC Commons, St. Louis, MO (required attendance at both locations)
- Compensation: $16.00/hour (pay during & after program once moved into Tech role)
- Cohort Attendance Policy: In-person attendance required for the entire duration; no absences allowed. – no program breaks for the 11 week session
- Homework & Study Expectations: Estimated study & homework time per night 2 hours per night
- Post Cohort Program Requirement - After successful completion of program immediately placed into Full-Time Centralized Monitor Technician I position @ BJC Commons on either Day Shift: Mon-Fri (7AM–7PM) or Night Shift: Mon-Fri (7PM–7AM) with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation
- Application Deadline: Do NOT wait to apply - applications and spots are limited!!!
Program Schedule (Required Attendance Monday - Friday):
- Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri (9AM – 3:30PM) - STLCC Classroom & Labs
- Wednesday’s (7AM – 7:30PM) – BJC Hands-on Clinicals In-Class Required Study
- Final 3 weeks: 12-hour clinical shifts
Cohort Curriculum:
- In-depth Cardiovascular Knowledge: AV blocks (including 1st degree, 2T1/2T2, 3rd degree), differentiating atrial fibrillation vs. atrial flutter, & Junctional rhythms
- ECG fundamentals and rhythm recognition (sinus, atrial, AV blocks, ventricular, pacing)
- Effectively interpret telemetry data, identify & respond to major life-threatening rhythms,
- Cardiovascular monitoring: heart rhythms, blood pressure, vital signs - monitor arterial blood pressure, use advanced medical equipment to monitor heart rates, rhythms, and vital signs, Artifact management and alarm fatigue mitigation
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum age: 18
- Commitment to successfully complete the program & commit to working at BJC for 1 year afterwards
Post-Program Position Placement:
- Upon Successful Completion of Program Placement into entry level Full-Time Centralized Monitor Technician I role at BJC HealthCare
- Position Placement Location: BJC Commons (4249 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63144)
- Shifts: Day Shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM) or Night Shift (Mon–Fri, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation
Who Should Apply?
- Strong interest in pursuing a career now medical healthcare field & ECG monitoring
- Willingness to learn, participate, & commit to training program, adhere to attendance policies
- Ability to commit to the full-time 11-week, in-person program (Mon–Fri)
- Reliable, collaborative, and adaptable; strong communication skills (verbal & written), & adaptability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Great attention to detail-oriented with solid time management
- Comfortable with computers and monitoring equipment
- Ability to sit for extended periods, Visual acuity, Capacity to monitor multiple patient streams simultaneously
- Basic computer skills and comfort with technology
- You could be a good fit, if you have experience and/or interest in the following areas: Looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare? Healthcare setting experience, students or upcoming pursuing healthcare careers, allied health, hands-on ECG monitoring, Patient Care Tech (PCT), Nursing Students, EMT, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical assistants (MA), Phlebotomist, EKG, Electrocardiogram, Cardiovascular, Pacing, Telemetry, Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiac Diagnostics Assistant, Cardiology, EMR/EHR, IT Healthcare, Research Clinical Trial Assistant, Unit Clerks, Patient Registrars, ER, Centralized Telemetry Monitor Technician (CTMT), Non-patient-facing, non-clinical, ECG Monitor Technicians, patient safety
Next Steps: If selected to move forward, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for an interview screening.
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Centralized Telemetry, a department in which trained monitor technicians observe and analyze various heart rhythms of patients who are admitted to the Centralized Telemetry Monitoring system. Technicians monitor patients within BJH North and South, as well as, BJ West County. Constant communication with nursing staff regarding changes in rhythm status is key to patient care. Technicians will call CODES if lethal rhythms are detected for patient safety and positive outcome of patient condition
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides customer-focused telemetry monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms with an average of 48 patients per shift to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of care vital to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, suspected arrhythmias, drug intervention per floor with need for observation, and potential of life-threatening cardiac events. Initiates code and rapid response teams for patients at risk of death or serious harm. Collaborates with health care providers to initiate, monitor and communicate findings during video monitoring of patients at risk of harm due to medical conditions. Assists with delivery and maintenance of inventory, including inventory storage, cleaning and troubleshooting.
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Benefits and Legal Statement
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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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