Monitor Tech

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center in Glendale, CA is seeking a Monitor Tech responsible for continuous observation of patients' cardiac rhythms, analyzing EKG strips, and promptly communicating critical findings to nursing staff and providers. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, collaboration, and rapid, precise action to support patient safety.

Candidates should demonstrate sharp observation skills and a strong understanding of cardiac rhythms, with the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monitor EKG strips and cardiac rhythms continuously.
• Identify arrhythmias and report changes promptly to nursing staff or healthcare providers.
• Communicate critical findings to the care team and document accurately.
• Maintain accurate records of observations and responses during shifts.
• Participate in team conferences, shift reports, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain open and effective communication with the care team.
• Perform monitor duties during emergency procedures.
• Perform the duties of a unit secretary as needed per hospital policies.

Education

High School Graduate or GED General Studies

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.

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.

Job Requirements

Required

• 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.

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