Cardiac Telemetry Monitor Technician

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monitor Technician at Southern California Hospitals provides continuous observation of patients' cardiac rhythm, identifies basic arrhythmias, and notifies licensed staff of changes. They troubleshoot alarms and document rhythm strips per unit standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining telemetry equipment, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and accurate documentation while collaborating with nurses and physicians to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Basic Arrhythmia Certification.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Computer literacy.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (LA City Employees only).

Responsibilities

• MONITORING SKILLS AND DOCUMENTATION: continuous observation of patient rhythm, reports changes to nurses/physicians, ensures telemetry is functional, mounts rhythm strips and maintains accurate documentation.
• COMMUNICATION: engages in caring behaviors with independent judgment and proactive actions.
• EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT: uses computer/office systems, maintains telemetry box inventory and ensures cleanliness and infection control.

Skills

Basic arrhythmia cert

AHA BLS

Medical terminology

English communication

Reading & writing in English

Computer literacy

LA Fire and Life Safety Card

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Monitor Technician at Southern California Hospitals provides continuous observation of patients' cardiac rhythm, identifies basic arrhythmias, and notifies licensed staff of changes. They troubleshoot alarms and document rhythm strips per unit standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining telemetry equipment, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and accurate documentation while collaborating with nurses and physicians to support patient care.