Cardiac Monitor Technician

Kaiser Permanente; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in San Marcos, California, is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe ECG rhythms on the inpatient unit, record variations, and communicate changes to nursing staff. The role includes preparing graphs and reports, ensuring correct lead placement, and maintaining equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED and complete EKG/arrhythmia training (minimum 20 hours), with Basic Life Support certification.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
• Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
• Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.
• Check and verify lead placement on patients.
• Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm.
• Prepare EKGs and reports for patient records.
• Answer telephone and relay messages.
• Maintain and clean monitoring equipment after use.

Skills

ECG monitoring

Rhythm interpretation

Data entry

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma

EKG training 20h

Tools

ECG monitor equipment

Telemetry system

Central monitor bank

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in San Marcos, California, is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe ECG rhythms on the inpatient unit, record variations, and communicate changes to nursing staff. The role includes preparing graphs and reports, ensuring correct lead placement, and maintaining equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or GED and complete EKG/arrhythmia training (minimum 20 hours), with Basic Life Support certification.