Monitor Technician

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

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Monitor Observer for the West Los Angeles Medical Center in California. This on-site role involves observing patient rhythms on cardiac monitors, notifying nursing staff of changes, and maintaining equipment.

The position is on-call with night shifts and a schedule spanning multiple days. Requires basic EKG/arrhythmia training and Basic Life Support.

Qualifications

• Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.
• Arrhythmia update within the last two years if the class was taken over two years ago.
• 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 communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
• Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
• Initiate code blues and notify nursing staff of rhythm changes.
• Check lead placement; verify and compare strips; ensure equipment is working.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and report equipment problems.

Skills

Monitor observation

Communication skills

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

School diploma or GED.

Tools

ECG monitor

Telemetry systems

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.

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.

Primary Location

California,Los Angeles,West Los Angeles Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1

Shift

Night

Workdays

Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start

07:30 PM

Working Hours End

08:00 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

West LA Medical Center - Mixed MedSurg/Tele Unit 2 - 0801

Pay Range

$27.72 - $30.56 / hour

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

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

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.