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

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-1; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare is seeking a Telemetry/Monitor Technician to observe cardiac monitors, report rhythm changes, and support unit secretary tasks on a hospital unit. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, timely communication, and compassionate patient interaction.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of telemetry technician experience. Join a team committed to caring, competence, and patient safety in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Experience using cardiac monitors and interpreting rhythms.
• Strong communication with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing observation of the cardiac monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms correctly.
• Detects and promptly reports changes in parameters monitoring cardiac rhythms.
• Ensures timely and accurate communication of patient information with all members of the health care team.
• Maintains rhythm strips and reports changes.
• Documents clearly and accurately.
• Performs clerical duties efficiently and accurately (See Unit Secretary Job Description).
• Prioritizes and assists with unit activities based on patient needs under the direction of the RN.
• Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills.
• Aware of Watson Model of Care including Caring, Competence, Communication and commitment.
• Participates in unit-based initiatives that promote patient safety and support customer service goals.
• Demonstrates safe and effective use of computers, scanners, tube system, central station monitoring system, and telemetry transmitters.
• Gives all customers full attention and treats them with dignity, respect and understanding.
• Presents a clean, professional, well groomed image.
• Wears name badge where visible.
• Adheres to dress policy.
• Demonstrates sense of ownership and attention to details; meets mandatory obligations.
• Is proactive, anticipates and responds to patient/family/co-workers needs with energy and a positive attitude.
• Is sensitive to customer’s physical, social, and cultural needs.
• Performs any other duties assigned by Clinical Unit Supervisor

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalency

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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