Monitor Technician

AECOM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Monitor Technician to perform ECG monitor observations and support nursing staff. The ideal candidate will have formal EKG training and the ability to effectively communicate and work as part of a team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
• Initiate code blues and notify nursing staff of changes.
• Ensure equipment is in good working condition.

Skills

Communication

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 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

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Monitor Technician

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

REQNUMBER: 1353585

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.