Monitor Tech - Med/Surg Acute

Prime Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a state-of-the-art hospital in California, where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients. As a Monitor Tech, you'll play a vital role in patient care by monitoring cardiac rhythms and supporting nursing staff. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment while serving an underserved community. If you're looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plan

Outstanding Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Valid state license required if applicable.
• ASCP certification needed within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and assist nursing staff with indirect patient care.
• Prepare and compile patient records and verify lab tests.

Skills

Cardiac Rhythm Monitoring

Communication Skills

Transcribing Physician Orders

Education

Associates Degree in Science

ASCP Certification

Tools

EMR Clinical Documentation System

CPOE

Job description

Overview

Encino Hospital Medical Center is a 150-bed state-of-the-art hospital located in Encino, California. Its multi-disciplinary staff consists of 330 physicians and 520 professional support staff. Encino Hospital Medical Center serves a diverse population and incorporates elements of urban and suburban medicine in a caring environment. It offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital is consistently at the forefront in providing innovative and integrated healthcare. For more information, visit: www.encinomed.org

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!

Why Prime Healthcare? Encino Hospital Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid Time Off
• 401K retirement plan
• Outstanding Medical
• Dental
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many more Voluntary Benefit Options!

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

This is a fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come join a team of dedicated healthcare workers!

Responsibilities

The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done. Prepares and compiles records in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. *Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required
2. ASCP certification, or equivalent, required within one year of employment.
3. Associates Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT.
4. 1 year of hospital laboratory work experience preferred.

Encino Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. The current compensation range for this role is $21.00 to $29.92. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.