Monitor Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Harbor Pines (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a dedicated Telemetry Observer to monitor patient ECGs under supervision. You will observe cardiac rhythms on monitors, interpret rhythms, and communicate any changes to the nursing staff to ensure patient safety.

You will also confirm lead placement and maintain clean, functional telemetry equipment. Under direct supervision, you will support the nursing team by documenting rhythm findings, posting rhythm stripes, and assisting with code blues as needed.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
• Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
• Notify nursing staff of rhythm changes.
• Check lead placement on patients.
• Identify and respond to unusual or abnormal patient conditions.
• Clean equipment after use and ensure it is in good working order.

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.