Monitor Technician – Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) Position Available In Martin, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Join Cleveland Clinic's Martin South Hospital as a Monitor Technician in the Central Monitoring Unit (CMU). This role involves monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs, documenting in medical records, and communicating changes to nursing staff. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic patient care knowledge, and BLS certification. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside passionate caregivers in a supportive environment.
Job Description
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Monitor Technician – Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) Location Stuart Facility CC Martin Health North Department MMC Monitor Techs-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Job Code 000644 Shift Days Schedule 7:00am-7:30pm Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital serves the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment. 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 across Martin South Hospital, making you invaluable to your caregiving team and our patients. A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 7:30PM. 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 Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/
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. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future. What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home. Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.