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Monitor Technician

Cleveland Clinic

#Electronic Medical Record #BLS #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Medical Terminology #Nursing #Healthcare #Basic Life Support #Hospital

Quick overview

The Monitor Technician performs continuous surveillance of patient cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics to ensure patient safety. They are responsible for notifying nursing staff of critical changes and documenting findings in the electronic medical record.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and either formal training in an Allied Health field or one year of patient care experience. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and knowledge of medical terminology and cardiac monitoring is essential.

high schoolCommunicationTroubleshootingMulti-taskingTypingComputer skillsMedical terminologyHemodynamic monitoringBasic life supportCardiac monitoring

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
Job Title Monitor Technician Location Stuart Facility Martin Health North Department MMC Monitor Techs-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Job Code 000644 Shift Nights Schedule 7:00pm-7:30am Job Summary Job Details 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 PRN caregiver in this position works varying nights from 7:00PM - 7:30AM.
Working a minimum of 4 shifts per 6-week period is required.
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.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program.
You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
U.S.
News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

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