Monitor Tech - On Call Night - South Bay - Med Surg/Tele

Kaiser Permanente; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a monitor observer to perform arrhythmia and ECG monitoring on an on-call basis. The role involves observing patients, reporting rhythm changes to nursing staff, and ensuring proper equipment operation.

The position requires a formal EKG/arrhythmia class (min. 20 hours) and Basic Life Support. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for this nursing unit role.

Qualifications

• Formal EKG or arrhythmia class (minimum 20 hours).
• BLS certification (Basic Life Support) required.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Able to work as a team member and organize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor and notify changes.
• Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals; compare to previous strip.
• Initiate code blues when needed and ensure lead placement accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ECG monitor

Telemetry equipment

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.

Pay Grade: 03

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

• N/A

Notes

• - This is an On-Call position, days and hours may vary.