Monitor Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is looking for a Monitor Technician to perform ECG observations and assist with patient monitoring. Under supervision, the role involves recognizing and responding to abnormal conditions and maintaining monitoring equipment. Ideal candidates will have a formal EKG course and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.
• Score of 80% or better on the basic arrhythmia assessment test.
• Previous monitor observer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Initiate code blues and maintain equipment.
• Compile and prepare records for the assigned nursing unit.

Skills

Ability to organize

Ability to communicate effectively

Teamwork

Education

School diploma or GED

Tools

Cardiac (ECG) monitor

Telemetry transmitter

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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.
  
  

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.
  
  

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
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A
  
  

Notes

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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