Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Monitor Technician - Intensive Care Unit

lmh · Lawrence, KS

Something special starts here. 

You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures, and that makes us your destination for an exceptional career. From flexible, work-life harmony to competitive pay and great advancement potential, find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health.


You'll find everything you’re looking for at LMH Health:

  • Join a team that cares about the community
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education
  • Professional development and recognition
  • Excellent benefits


We’re looking for you.

Job Description

Schedule:

  • Part Time, 24 hours a week
  • Days

I. JOB SUMMARY
The Monitor Technician functions as a member of the patient care team, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), and under the direction of the unit director.  Performs unit receptionist and clerical duties, including transcribing orders and ordering supplies.  Continuously monitors, interprets, and reports cardiac rhythms and other hemodynamic perimeters to appropriate personnel.

II. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patient’s cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing/clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders.
  • Initiates and discontinues monitoring equipment on admission, transfer, or discharge. 
  • Performs configuration as necessary.
  • Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information. 
  • Maintains telemetry system.
  • Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers. 
  • Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm.
  • Greets customers courteously and conveys message to the appropriate person, while providing excellent customer service.
  • Demonstrates accountability for maintaining and advancing job performance skills. 
  • Participates in performance improvement activities.
  • Orients and mentors new staff members, serving as a resource.
  • Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and IT as appropriate.
  • Gives report to oncoming shift.
  • Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
  • Maintains and stocks all designated equipment, including telemetry, and transport monitors.
  • Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees and visitors.
  • Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions/requests from healthcare providers.
  • Performs other duties as requested.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

III.    JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Current BLS certification
  • Successful completion of monitor tech training program within 6 months of employment

Our Cultural Beliefs

  • People First 
  • Integrity Matters
  • Better Together

 

At LMH Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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