Job Title: Monitor Technician – Evening Shift
Location: Jamaica, NY 11432
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks
Shift: Evening Shift – 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week; 7.5 hours per day
Setting: Acute Care Healthcare Facility
Number of Positions: 1
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate: $26–$31 per hour
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Monitor Technician to continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and cardiac rhythms in an acute-care healthcare setting. The technician will identify potential rhythm abnormalities, document observations accurately, and promptly communicate significant changes to the clinical team.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of acute-care experience and at least 2 years of total work experience.
High School Diploma or GED.
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
EKG certification.
Experience monitoring vital signs and observing cardiac rhythms.
Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips to identify potential heart abnormalities.
Knowledge of continuous cardiac monitoring, waveform interpretation, and rhythm measurements.
Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills.
Availability to work every other weekend and holidays as scheduled.
Ability to commit to the assigned shift and work schedule.
Responsibilities
Monitor patients’ vital signs and cardiac rhythms to identify potential abnormalities.
Continuously observe and interpret cardiac waveforms, rhythm strips, and measurements.
Recognize irregular heart rhythms and promptly communicate abnormalities to appropriate healthcare professionals.
Document cardiac rhythms, measurements, and observations accurately.
Maintain continuous observation of cardiac monitors to support patient safety.
Communicate significant changes in cardiac activity to nursing staff in a timely manner.
Follow established monitoring procedures and facility protocols.
Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals to support patient care.
Work rotating weekends, including every other weekend, and holidays as scheduled.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Special Requirements
Every other weekend required.
Holidays as scheduled.