*Monitor Tech - Med/Surg Acute

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

Job summary

An established healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Monitor Technician to join their team. This role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, assisting nursing staff, and ensuring accurate patient records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare, including a High School Diploma and relevant certifications. With a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to serve an underserved community in a fast-paced environment. Join a team committed to quality care and make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K retirement plan

Outstanding Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefit Options

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms and transcribe physician orders.
• Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

Communication Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current BLS (AHA) Certificate

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

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 professionalscommitted to our core values ofquality,compassionandcommunity!

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 moreVoluntary 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!!!

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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, TRAINING1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.2. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current4. Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician

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, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and 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. 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.