Monitor Technician
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
$18-26/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care1,394 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Eligible to work in US
Description
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BJC is offering a Centralized Monitor Tech I Students Cohort! This is a paid 10-week accelerated training program which combines classroom instruction, hands-on skill labs and on-the-job training in a clinical practice.
Program Highlights:
- Advanced Accelerated Cohort Program Learning – paid to be a student cohort & to successfully complete to move into your full-time role
- Cohort Duration: 10 weeks (Mon–Fri)
- Start Date: April 20, 2026
- Hours: 36 hours per week (in-person)
- Day shift (7a-7p) or Night shift (7p-7a)
- Cohort Program Locations: St. Louis Community College (STLCC) & BJC Commons, St. Louis, MO (required attendance at both locations)
- Compensation: $17.75/hour
- Cohort Attendance Policy: In-person attendance required for the entire duration; no absences allowed. – no program breaks for the 10 week session
- Homework & Study Expectations: Estimated study & homework time per night 2 hours per night
- 4+ hours of weekly online coursework
- Post Cohort Program Requirement - After successful completion of program immediately placed into Full-Time Centralized Monitor Technician I position @ BJC The Commons
- Benefits Eligible (www.bjctotalrewards.org)
Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Centralized Telemetry, a department in which trained monitor technicians observe and analyze various heart rhythms of patients who are admitted to the Centralized Telemetry Monitoring system. Technicians monitor patients within BJH North and South, as well as, BJ West County. Constant communication with nursing staff regarding changes in rhythm status is key to patient care. Technicians will call CODES if lethal rhythms are detected for patient safety and positive outcome of patient condition
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Provides customer-focused telemetry monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms with an average of 48 patients per shift to ensure the prompt and accurate delivery of care vital to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, suspected arrhythmias, drug intervention per floor with need for observation, and potential of life-threatening cardiac events. Initiates code and rapid response teams for patients at risk of death or serious harm. Collaborates with health care providers to initiate, monitor and communicate findings during video monitoring of patients at risk of harm due to medical conditions. Assists with delivery and maintenance of inventory, including inventory storage, cleaning and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Preferred Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
Facility
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
11 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Pros
Great shift preferably off shift if this is available.
Cons
SPD had difficult times, but was able to catch up.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 1,394 beds
Employer
BJC HealthCare
About Saint Louis, MO
- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
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- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
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