Monitor Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Monitor Technician to join their team in Irvine. In this vital role, you will monitor patients' cardiac rhythms, ensuring timely communication of any changes to nursing staff. Your responsibilities will include maintaining accurate records, testing equipment, and ensuring a clean work environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EKG monitoring and excellent communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment, making a real difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal EKG or arrhythmia class with 20+ hours.
• Successful arrhythmia assessment with a score of 80% or better.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythms and communicate changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain records and ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Initiate code blues and respond to abnormal patient conditions.

Skills

EKG monitoring

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cardiac monitor

Telemetry transmitter

Job description

Job Summary:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned.
2. Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
3. Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
4. Initiate code blues.
5. Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.
6. Check and verify lead placement on patients.
7. Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes.
8. Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm.
9. Place patient identification sticker on monitor.
10. Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient conditions.
11. Clean equipment after each patient use, including cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and arrhythmia analysis/printer.
12. Test equipment for proper working order and ensure it is in good working condition.
13. Report equipment problems to supervisor.
14. Maintain work area clean and orderly.
15. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

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

Education:

1. School diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration:

1. Basic Life Support.

Additional Requirements:

N/A

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Monitor Technician

LOCATION: Irvine, California

REQNUMBER: 1328671

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.