Monitor Tech - On Call Night - Sunset Med Ctr - ED

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a patient care teammate to perform arrhythmia/ECG monitor observations on assigned shifts and communicate rhythm changes to the nursing staff.

The role requires basic EKG training, effective communication, and teamwork; on-call duties may apply, with responsibilities including equipment maintenance and prompt reporting of rhythm changes.

Qualifications

• Formal EKG or arrhythmia training with at least 20 hours.
• Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% or better.
• Adequate hearing with or without a hearing device; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor and communicate changes to nursing staff.
• Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit; post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
• Initiate code blues and respond to unusual or abnormal patient conditions.
• Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout; check lead placement and notify staff of changes.
• Ensure equipment is clean, functioning, and report problems; maintain a tidy work area.
• Perform other duties as directed and assumed from time to time.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Telemetry observation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, perform arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations on assigned shift and communicates changes to the nursing staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned. Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor. Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals. Initiate code blues. Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout. Check and verify lead placement on patients. Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes. Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm. Place patient identification sticker on monitor. Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient condition. Equipment and Instruments: Clean equipment after each patient use. Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis/printer. Test equipment for proper working order. Ensure that equipment is in good working condition. Report equipment problems to supervisor. Maintain work area clean and orderly. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours. Successful completion of arrhythmia updated within the last two years if basic arrhythmia class taken over two years ago. Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% or better. Adequate hearing either alone or with a hearing device. Previous monitor observer experience preferred. Ability to organize and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work as a team member.

Education

• School diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

• N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

• EKG competency

Notes:

• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.