Cardiac Monitor Technician Night 8 Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, United States
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Cardiac Monitor Technician Night 8 Danbury Hospital
Location: Danbury, CT, United States
Salary Range: -
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 32
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Night 8
Work Shift: 11pm-730am
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2026
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Nuvance Health extends from New York's Hudson Valley to western Connecticut. Our team of more than 15,000 caregivers delivers compassionate care through seven community hospitals, primary care and specialty practice locations, outpatient settings, home care services and telehealth visits. With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. As we journey forward, we are guided by our values: personal, imaginative, agile and connected. Our curiosity is opening new pathways and creating new advancements in healthcare for all.
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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.
Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program.
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At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possible-always with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.
Summary:
This position performs duties directly on a nursing unit or remotely in a central unit and is responsible for the continuous monitoring, interpretation, communication, and documentation of cardiac rhythms and rhythm components.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac rhythm interpretation by meeting requirements of a 4 hour class, accompanying exam, and 40 hours of h&s on training with a qualified monitor tech.
onitors and reviews patient information to determine baseline cardiac rhythm & prior variances.
Demonstrates competency in telemetry lead placement for accurate cardiac rhythm analysis.
Notifies nursing staff when leads are off patient or of incorrect lead placement. Assists staff with patient skin preparation and correct lead placement as necessary.
Notifies Registered Nurse of cardiac rhythm or rhythm component changes, and cardiac rhythm variances that indicate myocardial ischemia or acute myocardial infarction. If primary RN isn''t available, escalates using appropriate chain of comm&.
Maintains current knowledge of the technical operation of the central monitoring station.
Identifies and troubleshoots routine technical problems with the central monitoring system & initiates biomedical repairs as necessary.
Maintains all telemetry equipment and telemetry supplies inventory.
Demonstrates commitment to service, organizational values, and professionalism through appropriate conduct & demeanor at all times. Closely adheres to WCHNs Behavioral standards & Values.
Protects patient confidentiality and sensitive data at all times.
Supports new ideas and promotes positive change. Remains calm & helpful during stressful situations.
Documents patient periods off telemetry for showers, tests, and procedures.
Analyzes cardiac rhythm and records measurements, calculations, & interpretation of patient record in accordance with established protocols.
Attends staff meetings. Reads/signs 100% of meeting minutes.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: Maintain competency for Basic Life Support (BLS). Successful test score on cardiac rhythm interpretation test.
Minimum Experience: six months
Desired: Acute care experience and prior completion of dysrhthmia recognition course preferred.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Danbury Hospital
Org Unit: 163
Department: Nursing Monitor Techs
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $19.00 - $28.50 Hourly
With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!
Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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