Monitor Tech (0.6 - 0.9 flex)

Company: Essentia Health
Location: Duluth
Posted on: March 5, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description: Assists with the technical and non-technical aspects of cardiac monitoring of patients over age 18 who are on telemetry. Troubleshoots the monitoring equipment, is knowledgeable in all of the functions of monitoring equipment, recognizes heart rhythms, communicates changes in heart rhythms, and prepares the patients for monitoring.St. Mary's Medical Center - Duluth:Provides surveillance, analysis, synthesis and preliminary interpretation of patients' heart rhythm patterns. Responsibilities also include a working knowledge of various monitoring/testing devices and systems, equipment calibration, identifying and troubleshooting equipment failures, preparing patients/equipment for testing and/or monitoring, assessing for appropriate type of testing/monitoring, providing patient education on procedures, and accurately recording physiological data and preliminary interpretations in multiple reporting systems. Works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, communicating abnormal or critical physiological responses and activating medical emergencies response plans. Must pass basic heart rhythms test (90% is passing) within 30 days of employment. Education Qualifications: Educational Requirements:

• Completed course work in a medically related field such as nursing assistant, medical assistant, nursing, EMT, paramedic, respiratory care, or rhythm interpretation. OR
  • Experience in a health-related field.
    St. Mary's Medical Center - Duluth:
    • Requires a basic knowledge of medical terminology
      Required Qualifications:
      • Must pass basic heart rhythms test (90% is passing) within 30 days of employment. Employee Benefits at Essentia Health : Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities. Eligibility for Essentia Health's benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at for more information. Job Location: 6th Ave Building Shift Rotation: FTE Flex D/E/N (United States of America) Shift Start/End: varies / varies Compensation Range: $18.49 - $27.50 / hour Union: USWA Technical Workers SMMC (UTECH) FTE: 0.6 Weekends: yes

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