Monitor Tech MedSurg/Tele 5th Floor - Per Diem Days

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-; California (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Telemetry/Monitor Technician to observe cardiac monitors, interpret rhythms, and promptly report changes. This role includes unit secretary duties and requires clear communication with the care team.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of telemetry experience and a high school diploma or GED. The position emphasizes accuracy, time management, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as Telemetry Monitor Technician
• Internal candidates with required training may be considered at management's discretion
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac monitors and interpret rhythms
• Promptly report changes in cardiac rhythms
• Communicate patient information to health care team
• Maintain strips and report changes
• Document clearly and accurately
• Assist with unit secretary duties as needed
• Prioritize and assist with unit activities based on patient needs
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills
• Participate in unit-based initiatives promoting patient safety
• Demonstrate safe use of computers, scanners, central station monitors, and telemetry transmitters
• Provide attentive, respectful care to all customers

Skills

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Effective communication

Documentation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Central station monitoring system

Telemetry transmitters

Computers

Scanners

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Telemetry/Monitor Technician is responsible for accurate record keeping, observation of monitors and prompt reporting of cardiac rhythm changes. The Telemetry/Monitor Technician must possess effective communication skills. This position will routinely perform Unit Secretary duties for the unit as assigned (see Unit Secretary Job Description). This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1.Performs ongoing observation of the cardiac monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms correctly.
• 2.Detects and promptly reports changes in parameters monitoring cardiac rhythms
• 3.Ensure timely and accurate communication of patient information with all members of the health care team
• 4.Arrhythmias-maintain strips and reporting changes
• 5.Documents clearly and accurately
• 6.Performs clerical duties efficiently and accurately (See Unit Secretary Job Description)
• 7.Prioritize and assist with unit activities based on patient needs under the direction of the RN
• 8.Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills
• 9.Aware of Watson Model of Care including key elements of Caring, Competence, Communication and commitment.
• 10.Participates in unit-based initiatives that promote patient safety and support customer service goals
• 11.Demonstrates safe and effective use or computers, scanners, tube system, central station monitoring system, and telemetry transmitters
• 12.Gives all customers their full attention and treats them with dignity, respect and understanding
• 13.Presents a clean, professional, well groomed image
• 14.Wears name badge where visible
• 15.Adheres to dress policy
• 16.Demonstrates sense of ownership, pays attention to details, and ensures all mandatory obligations are met.
• 17.Is proactive, anticipates and responds to patient/family/co-workers needs, and demonstrates an energetic and positive approach at work
• 18.Is sensitive to customer’s physical, social, and cultural needs
• 19.Any other duties assigned by Clinical Unit Supervisor

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D Equivalency preferred

B. Qualifications/Experience

• A minimum of 1 year working as a Telemetry Monitor Technician. Internal candidates without the minimum experience that have completed required training will be considered at management's discretion.

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90059

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www.mlkch.org

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