What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician position at CommonSpirit Health?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The incumbent is a member of the healthcare team whose primary role is to monitor patients connected to cardiac arrhythmia monitors. In addition, they also may monitor patients with invasive arterial lines, oxygen saturation, and other non-invasive monitors. Additionally, the Monitor Tech provides clerical support to the clinical team. The monitor technician may have access to the storage rooms where drugs, needles, and syringes are located as needed to perform their job duties.
As a Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes. Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation. To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention.
Job Requirements
- One (1) year Monitor Technician in a health care setting.
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
- Medical terminology course or equivalent knowledge.
- Basic Cardiac Monitoring Certification Required (If not completed by hire date, must obtain prior to completing orientation in order to continue employment.).
Where You’ll Work
Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.
One Community. One Mission. One California
Salary : $33 - $37