Monitor Technician


 
Under direct supervision, perform arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations on assigned shift & communicates changes to the nursing staff.

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Essential Functions:

  • Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned.
  • Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
  • Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
  • Initiate code blues.
  • Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.
  • Check and verify lead placement on patients.
  • Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes.
  • Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm.
  • Place patient identification sticker on monitor.
  • Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient condition.
  • Equipment and Instruments: Clean equipment after each patient use.
  • Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis/printer.
  • Test equipment for proper working order.
  • Ensure that equipment is in good working condition.
  • Report equipment problems to supervisor.
  • Maintain work area clean and orderly.
  • Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.


Pay Grade: 21


Basic Qualifications:

  • Previous monitor observer experience preferred.
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.
  • Successful completion of arrhythmia updated within the last two years if basic arrhythmia class taken over two years ago.
  • Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% or better.
  • Current BCLS card.
  • Adequate hearing either alone or with a hearing device.
  • Ability to organize and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work as a team member.


Notes:


  • This is an on call position, days and hours may vary

PrimaryLocation : California,Harbor City,South Bay Medical Center
HoursPerWeek : 1
Shift : Night
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
WorkingHoursStart : 11:30 PM
WorkingHoursEnd : 08:00 AM
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Clinical Support
Department : South Bay Med Center - Mixed MedSurg/Tele Unit 2 - 0801
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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