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Job TitleMonitor Technician

                        

LocationBeachwood

                    

FacilityCC Administrative Campus

                     

Department

                      

Job CodeC14018

                     

ShiftDay/Night Rotation

                       

Schedule6:30am-7:00pm/6:30pm-7:00am

                       

Job SummaryPerforms ongoing surveillance of patients' cardiac monitors and provides appropriate nursing staff with timely notification of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact patient condition.

                         

Job Details

Monitor Technician  
 

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    
 

The Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) at Cleveland Clinic’s Administrative Campus serves as a live control center, with caregivers remotely monitoring patients 24/7 via TV monitor to enhance the care and safety of patients. 
 

A caregiver in this position works a day/night rotation of 6:30AM – 7:00PM or 6:30PM – 7:00AM. 
 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors, cardiac rhythm and vital signs. 

Notify nursing caregivers of changes in cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamics that could impact the patient’s condition.  

Interpret patient’s cardiac rhythm and document in the patient’s electronic medical record. 

Answer the telephone and communicate clearly when receiving and delivering information. 

Orient and mentor new caregivers and serve as a training and troubleshooting resource for the CMU and nursing units.  

Provide reports for the oncoming shift.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

High school diploma or GED.  

Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, computer and typing skills. 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

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Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities attained through successful completion of a formal training program in allied health or a healthcare field such as nursing, medical assisting, EMT or a similar field OR patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home, or healthcare field. 

Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring course. 

EKG certification or equivalent. 

Experience as a Monitor Technician.  

Demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms. 

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a fast paced environment under moderate pressure, multi-task with accuracy to keep track of a large number of patients and requires long periods of sitting and watching a computer monitors.

Visual acuity for observing cardiac monitor data.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. 

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