Monitor Tech

• Completed course work in a medically related field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, nursing, EMT, paramedic, respiratory care, or rhythm interpretation.

• Must pass basic heart rhythms test (90% is passing) within 30 days of employment.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

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  Support the technical and non-technical aspects of cardiac monitoring for adult patients (18+) on telemetry.

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  Recognize and interpret heart rhythms, identify changes, and communicate critical findings to the healthcare team.

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  Troubleshoot and operate telemetry and monitoring equipment with a thorough understanding of its functions and capabilities.

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  Prepare patients for monitoring procedures and ensure proper placement and function of monitoring devices.

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  Conduct ongoing surveillance, analysis, and synthesis of patients’ cardiac rhythm patterns, including preliminary interpretation of data.

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  Maintain a working knowledge of various cardiac monitoring and testing systems, ensuring accurate equipment calibration and operation.

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  Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions quickly and efficiently.

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  Assess patients for the appropriate type of monitoring or testing and provide patient education regarding procedures.

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  Accurately record physiological data and rhythm interpretations in electronic health records and other reporting systems.

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  Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary care team, promptly communicating abnormal or critical findings and activating emergency response protocols as necessary.

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  Successfully complete a basic heart rhythms test with a passing score of 90% within the first 30 days of employment.

• 48 hours per pay period - may flex up to 64 hours per pay period

• Rotating 8 Hour Shifts

• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

• Evening Shift: 3:00PM -11:30PM

• Night Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM

• Every Other Weekend