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Cardiac Monitor Tech II
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Job Summary This Level II Cardiopulmonary Technician performs remote surveillance of multiple locations, monitors cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation, and reports potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias following established standards and procedures. The technician works primarily in a centralized monitoring unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse, can watch up to 64 patients, and serves as a mentor and preceptor for Level I Cardiopulmonary Techs.
Responsibilities
Monitors patient’s cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation using appropriate cardio‑pulmonary monitoring equipment; obtains a baseline ECG strip on all monitored patients according to department guidelines; records and posts cardiac strips following established procedures.
Recognizes rhythms with the potential to alter the patient’s physiology and obtains a documentary ECG strip; immediately reports all arrhythmias to the RN responsible for the patient following established protocols.
Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation and capabilities of the central monitoring station; maintains alarm systems according to established protocols and responds appropriately to monitor alarms; identifies/troubleshoots routine technical problems with the monitors and sends work orders for maintenance/clinical engineering repairs as necessary.
Handles incoming and outgoing communications, answers questions, and assists staff per established procedures.
Provides accurate shift reports to other monitor technicians, relating to patient’s condition and rhythm status consistently at every shift change.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all parties involved.
Communicates with bedside staff in a professional and courteous manner.
Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the Safety, Risk Management and Regulatory Standards and if applicable, infection prevention.
Maintains a neat and organized work environment; orders, stocks, and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary; identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair requests in the system; tags equipment and removes from service.
Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and activities; participates in growth opportunities.
As a system employee, the incumbent understands the market, division, local culture, and relationships.
Collaborates with all internal and external patients/clients within and across systems.
Requirements
Three months of post‑secondary education/training in a cardiopulmonary related field (e.g., cardiac monitoring, EKG technology, emergency medicine, nursing, exercise science).
Minimum 2 years of recent (within the past year) related healthcare work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
Successful completion of a Basic EKG test is required within 90 days of hire.
Preferred
Graduation from the following accredited programs, including EKG Interpretation: Monitor Technician, CRAT, or CCT.
Associate’s degree in EKG Technology.
Minimum 3 years of experience is preferred.
Two years of work experience as a monitor tech or patient care technician.
CRAT or CCT highly preferred.
Pay Range $21.96 – $31.01 /hour
Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Health’s national office departments provide foundational support, resources, and expertise that empower local communities to focus on caring for patients. Our teams bring together expertise in clinical excellence, operations, finance, human resources, legal, supply chain, technology, and mission integration. Guided by faith‑based values, the national office fosters consistency, alignment, and innovation across CommonSpirit, enabling each location to operate efficiently while maintaining flexibility to address unique local community needs.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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Cardiac Monitor Tech II
role at
CommonSpirit Health .
Job Summary This Level II Cardiopulmonary Technician performs remote surveillance of multiple locations, monitors cardiac rhythms and oxygen saturation, and reports potentially dangerous rhythm changes and arrhythmias following established standards and procedures. The technician works primarily in a centralized monitoring unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse, can watch up to 64 patients, and serves as a mentor and preceptor for Level I Cardiopulmonary Techs.
Responsibilities
Monitors patient’s cardiac rhythms and/or oxygen saturation using appropriate cardio‑pulmonary monitoring equipment; obtains a baseline ECG strip on all monitored patients according to department guidelines; records and posts cardiac strips following established procedures.
Recognizes rhythms with the potential to alter the patient’s physiology and obtains a documentary ECG strip; immediately reports all arrhythmias to the RN responsible for the patient following established protocols.
Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation and capabilities of the central monitoring station; maintains alarm systems according to established protocols and responds appropriately to monitor alarms; identifies/troubleshoots routine technical problems with the monitors and sends work orders for maintenance/clinical engineering repairs as necessary.
Handles incoming and outgoing communications, answers questions, and assists staff per established procedures.
Provides accurate shift reports to other monitor technicians, relating to patient’s condition and rhythm status consistently at every shift change.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all parties involved.
Communicates with bedside staff in a professional and courteous manner.
Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the Safety, Risk Management and Regulatory Standards and if applicable, infection prevention.
Maintains a neat and organized work environment; orders, stocks, and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary; identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair requests in the system; tags equipment and removes from service.
Participates in quality assurance/improvement initiatives and activities; participates in growth opportunities.
As a system employee, the incumbent understands the market, division, local culture, and relationships.
Collaborates with all internal and external patients/clients within and across systems.
Requirements
Three months of post‑secondary education/training in a cardiopulmonary related field (e.g., cardiac monitoring, EKG technology, emergency medicine, nursing, exercise science).
Minimum 2 years of recent (within the past year) related healthcare work experience that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/abilities.
Successful completion of a Basic EKG test is required within 90 days of hire.
Preferred
Graduation from the following accredited programs, including EKG Interpretation: Monitor Technician, CRAT, or CCT.
Associate’s degree in EKG Technology.
Minimum 3 years of experience is preferred.
Two years of work experience as a monitor tech or patient care technician.
CRAT or CCT highly preferred.
Pay Range $21.96 – $31.01 /hour
Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Health’s national office departments provide foundational support, resources, and expertise that empower local communities to focus on caring for patients. Our teams bring together expertise in clinical excellence, operations, finance, human resources, legal, supply chain, technology, and mission integration. Guided by faith‑based values, the national office fosters consistency, alignment, and innovation across CommonSpirit, enabling each location to operate efficiently while maintaining flexibility to address unique local community needs.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
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