Monitor Technician

NALHE; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NALHE is looking for a Monitor Technician to join the patient care team in Santa Rosa, California. In this critical role, you will monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms while assisting the Registered Nurse in identifying patient issues related to Telemetry monitoring.

Your responsibilities will include reporting any deviations promptly and accurately, maintaining watch on monitor equipment, and supporting nursing staff with documentation and equipment needs. Join us to play a vital part in patient care!

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms accurately.
• Observe and report deviations in rhythms promptly to the appropriate RN.
• Assist in identifying patient problems with Telemetry monitoring.

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