Monitor Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking an EKG Monitor Observer who will be responsible for monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms during shifts. The role includes maintaining records, communicating changes to nursing staff, and ensuring equipment is functioning properly. Candidates should have formal EKG training and basic life support certification, with opportunities for on-call shifts in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal EKG or arrhythmia class (minimum 20 hours).
• Previous monitor observer experience preferred.
• Successful completion of Kaiser Permanente arrhythmia assessment test.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythm and run/post rhythm stripes.
• Notify nursing staff of changes in cardiac rhythm.
• Maintain and clean equipment in working order.

Skills

Ability to organize

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

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.

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:

• Basic Arrythmia Certification


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