Monitor Technician at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) in Northampton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Monitor Technician observes cardiac and video monitors and reports changes to the nurse caring for the patient and the Critical Care Unit nurse.

This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager, Telemetry and Critical Care and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

* High school diploma or equivalent required

* Minimum of six (6) months rhythm interpretation or telemetry monitoring experience preferred

* The ability to successfully operate telemetry cardiac monitoring equipment and to recognize lethal arrthymias quickly, communicating this to staff efficiently once trained required

* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and follow written and/or oral instructions required

It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply.