Monitor Tech

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center in Glendale, CA is seeking a Monitor Tech responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes. You will monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff.

The ideal candidate has Basic Life Support CPR certification, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work under pressure with precision to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED. CPR/BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor EKG strips continuously and analyze cardiac rhythms to detect changes.
• Identify arrhythmias and measure intervals accurately.
• Promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers.
• Document findings meticulously and ensure timely intervention.
• Participate in team conferences, shift reports, and quality improvement activities.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes.

Every day, you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation.

To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention.

• Meets annual competency requirement before evaluation date.
• Performs the duties of a monitor technician with consistency, accuracy, and according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Able to perform monitoring duties during emergency procedures.
• Performs the duties of a unit secretary with consistency, accuracy, and according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Participates in team conferences, team and shift reports, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains open and effective communication.

This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Required

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate or High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

Pay Range

$26.04 - $35.10 /hour