Monitor Technician

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

One Community. One Mission. One California 

The incumbent is a member of the healthcare team whose primary role is to monitor patients connected to cardiac arrhythmia monitors. In addition, they also may monitor patients with invasive arterial lines, oxygen saturation, and other non-invasive monitors. Additionally, the Monitor Tech provides clerical support to the clinical team. The monitor technician may have access to the storage rooms where drugs, needles, and syringes are located as needed to perform their job duties.

• One (1) year Monitor Technician in a health care setting.
• Basic Cardiac Monitoring Certification Required (If not completed by hire date, must obtain prior to completing orientation in order to continue employment). Medical terminology course or equivalent knowledge.
• Candidates must have a BLS Certificate from the American Heart Association.