Monitor Tech

MemorialCare; Laguna Hills (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare in Laguna Hills, CA is seeking a part-time Monitor Technician in the Telemetry department. The role focuses on monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms for monitored patients and coordinating communication among caregivers, patients, and visitors.

The MT is responsible for accurate paper chart maintenance and aiding in order entry and navigation of the electronic health record, supporting admission, transfer, and discharge activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires basic computer skills and familiarity with patient data systems.
• Ability to monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely and competently perform assigned monitor duties.
• Coordinate communication between caregivers, departments, patients, and visitors.
• Maintain accurate paper medical records.
• Assist with order entry and navigating the electronic medical record.
• Support patient admission, transfer and discharge activities.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Telemetry trained preferred, with demonstrated competency in interpretation of EKG rhythms upon hire (required)

Job description

Title: Monitor Technician

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Telemetry

Status: Part Time

Shift: Days (12 hrs.)

Pay Range: $22.89/hr – $33.18/hr.

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Monitor Technician (MT) is responsible for monitoring/interpretation of cardiac rhythm monitored patients and for coordinating communication activities between caregivers, departments, patients, and visitors. The MT is accountable for accurate maintenance of the patient’s paper medical record. Assists health care providers in the function of order entry and navigating the patient’s electronic healthcare record in accordance with position security level. The MT also assists Patient Flow Coordinator/House Supervisors/Clinical Supervisor/Relief Charge Nurse in the coordination of patient admission, transfer, and discharge activities.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities Of The Job

• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform assigned activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to facilitate smooth and efficient unit operations
• Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform order management activities.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform activities related to admission, transfer and discharge.
• 5. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently use equipment in the delivery of patient care and assures equipment is operational.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain an accurate, legally sound and complete paper medical record.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage patient/family concerns and questions related to patient care/operations.
• Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion in order to maintain good relations with others.
• Ability to be at work and be on time.
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice

Qualifications/Work Experience

• One-year acute care experience preferred
• Proficient computer skills

Education/Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Telemetry trained preferred, with demonstrated competency in interpretation of EKG rhythms upon hire (required)
• Well versed in medical terminology preferred