Monitor Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente's OC Irvine Medical Center is seeking an on-site, on-call Night ECG monitor observer to support the Mixed MedSurg/Tele Unit 2 in Irvine. You will observe arrhythmia, run and post rhythm stripes, and communicate changes to the nursing staff.

The role requires a School diploma or GED, formal EKG/arrhythmia training, and the ability to work as a team in a busy on-site environment during night shifts. This position is on-call with variable days.

Qualifications

• Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.
• Kaiser Permanente arrhythmia assessment test with 80%+.
• Adequate hearing either with or without a device.
• Previous monitor observer experience preferred.
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
• Initiate code blues and notify nursing staff of changes in rhythm.
• Check lead placement and verify readouts; ensure equipment is clean and functional.

Skills

EKG/arrhythmia training

Kaiser arrhythmia assessment

Hearing ability

Monitor observer experience

Communication skills

Team player

Education

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.

• 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.

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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Notes

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

Primary Location: California,Irvine,Orange Co Irvine Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1

Shift: Night

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM

Working Hours End: 08:30 AM

Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: OC Irvine Medical Center - Mixed MedSurg/Tele Unit 2 - 0801

Pay Range: $27.72 - $30.56 / hour

Travel: No

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.