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Monitor Technician - Float

Hartford HealthCare

#Regulatory Compliance #Medical Terminology #Critical Thinking #Telemetry Monitoring #Monitor Technician #Cardiac Rhythms #Arrhythmia Recognition #BLS Provider #High Reliability

Quick overview

The Monitoring Technician performs standard work related to telemetry monitoring for patients requiring continuous cardiac observation and provides analysis of cardiac rhythms according to all regulatory and hospital standards. This role includes the interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and other monitored parameters.

Requirements summary

Minimum requirements include a High School diploma, GED, or one year of relevant work experience, along with successful completion of Arrhythmia recognition and interpretation training prior to orientation. Preferred qualifications include previous experience as a nurse aide, EMT, or PCT, and holding a Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician [CRAT] credential.

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Job description

Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here.
We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut.
We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services.
We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.
JOB SUMMARY The Monitoring Technician performs standard work related to telemetry monitoring on patients requiring continual cardiac observation and provides analysis of cardiac rhythms in compliance with all regulatory and hospital/system standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
This position also provides the interpretation, communications and documentation of cardiac rhythms and other monitored parameters.

REQUIRED High School diploma, GED, or 1-year relevant work experience Successful completion of Arrhythmia recognition and interpretation training prior to completing orientation (ability to test out if prior experience) Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English PREFERRED Previous nurse aide , monitor tech, EMT, inpatient unit secretary, or PCT Previous experience performing cardiac monitoring Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician [CRAT] or equivalent.
Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Knowledge of ECG interpretation, medical/cardiac terminology preferred.
Proficiency with navigating electronic monitor system.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills with attention to detail, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
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