Job detail

Monitor Technician

The University of Toledo

#BLS #CPR #Healthcare #EKG #Telemetry #Cardiac Rhythm #Medical Monitoring #Monitor Technician #Cardiovascular Technology #Arrhythmia

Quick overview

Responsible for observing monitors in the central monitoring station and reporting abnormalities. Tasks include obtaining, routing, and documenting rhythm strips and performing ECG tests on patients.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with formal cardiac rhythm training or an associate degree in cardiovascular technology. Candidates must pass an arrhythmia test and hold a BLS certification.

high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateBLS CertificationCPRMedical DocumentationPatient ObservationTelemetry MonitoringArrhythmia RecognitionEKG PerformanceCardiac Rhythm Identification

Job description

Title: Monitor Technician

Department Org

Telemetry - 110470

Employee Classification

B8 - Unclass Contingent AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: Afscme hsc

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 3

Start Time

7:00pm
End
Time: 7:00am

Posted Salary

$19.78 - $23.25

Float: False

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

Responsible and accountable for observation of all monitors in the central monitoring station, this includes 3 A-B-C-D, 4AB, 4CD, 5AB, 5CD, 6AB, 6CD; MICU, reporting any abnormalities, obtaining, routing, documenting, and accurately defining rhythm strips. Performs ECG tests on patients as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Indicate minimum required to qualify or perform this job.) Required Education/Experience/Licensing: 1.
HSD or equivalent with completion of formal cardiac rhythm identification training including EMT, Paramedic, LPN, or a.
Completed one year of the associate degree program in cardiovascular technology or have a minimum of 1 year experience in performing EKGs with the ability to recognize arrhythmias and/ or Telemetry Monitoring experience.
2.
Successfully completes an arrhythmia test, with a 80% overall including 100% on the fatal arrhythmia section.
3.
Preferred experience with EKGs and arrythmia identification 4.
BLS Certification 5.
Must be willing to work flexible hours 6.
Physical requirements: a. visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable; b. ability to hear (with or without aides) c. ability to orally communicate d. good manual dexterity e. ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 30 pounds occasionally f. ability to stand, walk frequently g. ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and h. ability to perform CPR (if a required for position). (Definitions: Never 0%, Occasional 0-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100%)

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

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