Monitor Technician

Kaiser Permanente; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Monitor Technician to join their patient care team in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms, reporting deviations, and assisting with Telemetry monitoring. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, complete an EKG course, and have strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Six months experience required.
• Must have Basic Life Support certification.
• Must pass cardiac monitoring/EKG test.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms accurately.
• Observes and reports deviations in rhythms promptly.
• Assists in identifying patient problems with Telemetry monitoring.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

EKG interpretation course

Job description

Job Summary:

As a member of a patient care team, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, The Monitor Technician is primarily responsible for the observation, interpretation and monitoring of displayed cardiac rhythms. The Monitor Technician is responsible for reporting promptly and accurately any deviations from baseline.

Essential Responsibilities:

+ Monitors cardiac rhythms accurately.

+ Remains present at monitor except for breaks or when coverage is arranged.

+ Observes and reports deviations in rhythms from baseline promptly to the appropriate RN.

+ Assists in identifying patient problems with Telemetry monitoring.

+ Reports and records data to the Registered Nurse.

+ Mounts monitor strips on documentation flow sheet for review by Registered Nurse.

+ Assists in identifying supplies and equipment needed for Telemetry monitoring.

+ Performs other related Monitor Technician duties as necessary.

+ Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 270

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

+ Six (6) months experience required.

+ Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.

Education

+ High School Diploma/GED.

+ Must have successfully completed a course acceptable to the Employer in EKG interpretation.

License, Certification, Registration

+ Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

+ Basic Computer Skills.

+ Knowledge of medical terminology.

+ Must be fully capable of detecting and differentiating abnormal cardiac rhythms as evidenced by a passing score on a cardiac monitoring/EKG test standardized by the Employer which will be taken on site in computerized format.

+ Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

+ Must have basic computer skills.

+ Must possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.

+ Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

+ Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Clerical experience preferred.

+ Cardiac monitoring/EKG certificate preferred

COMPANY: KAISER

TITLE: Monitor Technician

LOCATION: Richmond, California

REQNUMBER: 1349189

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.