Monitor Technician

Monitor Technician

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals as well as a Level I trauma center. Hartford Hospital is on the cutting edge of technology & medical care and is home to the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Housing the Northeast's largest robotic surgery center, committed to becoming the best in the country for patient safety and is pursuing that goal by taking innovative action and creating a culture of safety at every level within the organization.

Qualifications

Required:

High School diploma, GED, or 1-year relevant work experience

Successful completion of provided Hartford Hospital Arrhythmia recognition and interpretation training prior to completing orientation (ability to test out if prior experience)

Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:

Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation, medical/cardiac terminology preferred

Ability to maintain focus for long periods

Ability to work in an environment with high activity and multiple priorities

Proficiency with navigating all aspects of electronic monitor system

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills with attention to detail, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision

Intermediate level computer efficiency

Demonstrated attention to detail in all aspects of work

Strong ability to use skillful communication with members of the healthcare delivery team. Uses communication skills to foster a healthy work environment and facilitate positive patient outcomes and experience

Excellent interpersonal skills, organization and communication [verbal, written & listening] skills.

Demonstrates safety practices in alignment with High Reliability

Embodies the HHC leadership behaviors and company values, and effectively utilizes the HHC operating model

Assumes responsibility for self-improvement in collaboration with the leadership team by identifying communicating and seeking resources or instruction/validation to meet own learning needs, and is self-directed in maintaining currency of validations

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Ability to work collaboratively as a team member

Recognizes and respects diversity. Utilizes appropriate resources in a respectful and nonjudgmental manner. Demonstrated knowledge of care for age specific populations

Exceptional customer service skills. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment

High School diploma or equivalent required

Previous experience in patient support area preferred.

Ability to read, write and speak English

Basic math skills.

We take great care of careers.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.