Monitor Technician

Prime Healthcare; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Monitor Tech for night shifts.

This role supports the nursing team by monitoring cardiac rhythms with direct monitors, transcribing orders when CPOE/EMR is unavailable, and preparing patient charts for daily forms. A high school diploma, a current dysrhythmia interpretation certificate, and a current BLS certificate are required; six months of monitor technician experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required for all new hires.
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors and assist with indirect patient care as needed.
• Transcribe physician orders in the absence of CPOE/EMR systems.
• Verify that lab and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
• Prepare and maintain patient charts and records for daily forms.
• Provide indirect patient care under RN supervision when applicable.

Skills

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done. Prepares and complies records in the ER. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient’s chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. *Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.*

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.

2. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current

3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current

4. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation rate for this role is $23.00. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

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