Banner Health·Glendale, Arizona
The Monitor Technician is responsible for the continuous observation of patient cardiac rhythms and behaviors to identify abnormalities. They must escalate dangerous rhythms to the healthcare team and maintain accurate documentation of patient activity.
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.
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have a working knowledge of medical terminology. Completion of an approved ECG or EEG interpretation course and BLS certification are required.
Market context
Monitor Technician roles in Arizona progressive care units are often tied to steady patient monitoring needs in hospitals and step-down settings. Competition can be stronger for candidates who already have ECG or EEG interpretation training, BLS certification, and solid medical terminology knowledge. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the unit’s shift expectations and ask whether additional telemetry training is offered.