Banner Health·Sun City, Arizona
Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms for 40 to 60 patients to identify abnormalities and lethal dysrhythmias. Escalate dangerous rhythms to the healthcare team and maintain detailed activity logs according to facility standards.
This position is responsible for continuous observation of patients’ monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors, and for reporting pertinent changes and abnormalities to the appropriate clinical staff. This position is also responsible for maintaining logs of activity and changes or behaviors in accordance with facility standards.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Provides continuous observation of monitors, leads and/or activity and behaviors for assigned patients. Must be aware of pertinent medical history, medications and code status for each of their assigned patients. Alerts appropriate clinical staff of any changes and abnormalities.
2. Obtains calibrated rhythm strips per policy and maintains documentation in accordance with facility standards. Documents changes in clinical and/or behavioral activity.
3. Provides information and summaries to physicians and staff.
4. Monitors and assists in the maintenance of monitoring equipment.
5. May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.
6. Works under general supervision. Interacts with all levels of staff within the facility, physicians, patients, families and external contacts and vendors.
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current BLS certification may be required in certain departments. Current BLS certification is required for Banner Staffing Services (BSS) monitor technicians.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a working knowledge of medical terminology. Candidates must have BLS certification and pass an ECG or EEG interpretation test with a minimum score of 85%.
Market context
In Arizona, Monitor Technician PCU roles are typically tied to hospitals and step-down units that need staff who can track cardiac rhythms and respond quickly to changes. These positions are competitive because employers often look for medical terminology knowledge, BLS certification, and strong ECG or EEG interpretation skills. Review the posted requirements carefully and compare them with the AI-summarized job details here, which condense the original description to save you research time before applying.
