Monitor Tech Southwest Facility

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a dedicated Monitor Tech to observe patient cardiac rhythms continuously. You will interpret EKG strips, detect arrhythmias, document findings, and promptly relay critical changes to the nursing team to support timely intervention.

In this role, strong observational accuracy, calm under pressure, and clear communication with physicians and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms on monitor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient rhythms and dysrhythmias continuously.
• Assign telemetry boxes and input patient demographics.
• Record admissions and review alarm limits; respond to alarms.
• Communicate significant rhythm changes to nursing staff and physicians.
• Maintain clean monitor station and report malfunctions.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication with staff

Under pressure performance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (CPR) certification

Tools

Telemetry monitor system

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes.

Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation.

To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention.

• Monitor rhythm changes and dysrhythmias. Assign a telemetry box to patients who have telemetry orders. Add patient demographics into the central monitor. Continuously monitor rhythms for changes. Run telemetry strips and provide interpretation per policy and prn with rhythm change. Notify nursing staff with any change in rhythm.
• Monitor patients in the appropriate lead that reflects goals of monitoring such as potential areas of ischemia, infarction, or ectopy. Record admission cardiac rhythm. Review and set alarm limits at the beginning of each shift. Respond to all indicated alarm situations by running strips immediately. Notify RN of all significant rhythm changes. Remain at the console at all times unless relieved by monitor-trained personnel. Keep the monitor station clean at all times. Track and maintain telemetry transmitters. Notify the nurse in charge and/or manager of monitor malfunction and enter a work order into the computer.
• Answer all telephone calls directed to the unit within the first three rings, stating the department name, your name, and 'How may I help you.' Answer and direct patient lights/calls appropriately. Respond to all inquiries in a kind and compassionate fashion. Direct requests for patient information to the appropriate individuals. Attend all mandatory meetings. Compile paper documents for retrieval by HIM.
• Demonstrate awareness of professional responsibility by being a role model for peers and subordinates while maintaining practice within The Patient's Bill of Rights and CommonSpirit Health’s Core Values. Adhere to CommonSpirit Health’s Standards and Behaviors by promoting teamwork and a positive work environment, model cooperative behavior with other staff members, and act in a professional manner, using effective lines of communication. Participate in problemsolving processes in which unit-based problems are identified, and a plan is made and implemented for correction. Adapt well to changes, seeking clarification when necessary.
• Actively participate in setting personal goals annually and submit a plan for attaining goals. Maintain skill sets specific to the needs of the patient population. Follow policies with regard to tardiness, attendance, dress code, and use of time.

Job Requirements

Required:

• High School Graduate General Studies or two (2) years equivalent work experience. , upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies or two (2) years equivalent work experience. , upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
• Able to interpret dysrhythmias on the cardiac monitor required

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a CNA, Monitor Tech and/or Unit Secretary, upon hire

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II NICU, cancer care, women’s health, and orthopedics. Additionally, Mercy Hospital Downtown & Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. They are both Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Centers. Mercy Hospital Downtown offers the only inpatient Oncology Unit in Bakersfield while Mercy Hospital Southwest has the only Obstetric Emergency Department in Bakersfield.

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