Monitor Technician - Emergency Department (ED)

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class patient care at its best. Located in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast, Indian River Hospital is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused services. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

The Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) serves as a live control center, with caregivers monitoring patients 24/7 to enhance care and safety. In this position, you will inform nursing staff about cardiac rhythm and/or hemodynamic changes that could affect patient condition. You play an integral role in ensuring the continuity of medical attention within the Emergency Department, making you an invaluable asset to the community.  

A caregiver in this position works nights from 7:00PM - 7:30AM, with weekend and holiday requirements.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform ongoing surveillance of patients’ cardiac monitors, cardiac rhythm and vital signs. 
• Interpret patient cardiac/hemodynamic rhythm and document in the electronic medical record. 
• Answer the telephone and communicate clearly when receiving and delivering information. 
• Orient and mentor new caregivers, serving 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 
• Knowledge and understanding of basic patient care activities through formal training program in Allied Health or a healthcare field (e.g., Nursing, Medical Assisting, EMT or a similar field) OR one year of patient care experience in a hospital, nursing home, or healthcare setting  
• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, computer and typing skills 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitoring Course 
• Experience as a Monitor Technician 
• Demonstrated skill in recognizing abnormal cardiac rhythms 

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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.