Monitor Technician - 4Tower - Full Time/Days - Req# 2134710291

Antelope Valley Medical Center; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Antelope Valley Medical Center in Lancaster, CA, is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and alert RNs and clinicians to rhythm changes. The role supports Central Telemetry, handles documentation, and assists with admissions, discharges, and data entry according to departmental standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma, Basic Dysrhythmia testing with 90% accuracy, and BLS certification with annual skills testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia test with 90% accuracy or higher.
• BLS certification and annual monitor tech skills test required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac rhythms and notify clinicians of rhythm changes.
• Measure and document heart rhythm per department standards.
• Perform clerical duties for admissions, discharges, and patient information in Central Telemetry.
• Answer calls and communicate clearly with units/providers about rhythm changes.
• Orient and mentor new staff; serve as a resource for training and troubleshooting in Central Telemetry.
• Troubleshoot monitors with nursing staff; contact Clinical Engineering as needed.
• Give report to oncoming shift and prioritize workload.
• Replace defective equipment and report failures to Clinical Engineering.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and collaborate with clinical staff.

Skills

Clear communication

Team relationships

Accuracy & timeliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Dysrhythmia test 90%+

Job description

• Location 1600 West Avenue J,Lancaster, CA, 93534,United States
• Base Pay $21.53 - $33.34 / Hour
• Employee Type Regular

Description

Job Objective :

The Monitor Technician is responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patient cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing/clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders.
• Measures and interprets patient heart rhythm and documents on patient record per departmental standards.
• Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Telemetry.
• Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers. Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm.
• Orients and mentors new staff members. Serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both Central Telemetry and clinical areas.
• Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts Clinical Engineering as appropriate.
• Gives report to oncoming shift.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Replaces defective equipment and reports failures to Clinical Engineering.
• Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors.
• Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions/requests from healthcare providers.
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of AVH.
• Performs other duties as requested.
• Assist in special projects/assignments as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic anatomy/physiology of the heart

Skills

• Clear and concise communication skills

Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians, and other health team professionals
• Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests.

Core Competencies: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:

• Accountability
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Compassion
• Effective Communication
• Teamwork
• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust

Education and Experience:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of the Basic Dysrhythmia test with a minimum of 90% accuracy, identifying all lethal rhythms with 100% accuracy.

Experience

• Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Previous Monitor Tech experience greater than one year preferred

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Possess and maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health care Providers
• Maintain annual competences including successful completion of the annual monitor tech skills test

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

(Please reference key physical and working conditions)

• Work often performed under demanding, emotional, and physical conditions. Accepts additional workload during times of unexpected circumstances (e.g., high activity, high census, and sudden emergencies).

A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

Education

• Adheres to required educational standards
• Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attend staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
• Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.

Experience

• Two years' acute care nursing preferred; new grad training provided as appropriate

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Current California Registered Nursing license
• ACLS, PALS, and/or other additional Certifications required for some specialty areas

*Resuscitation credentials such as (BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc.) are required before completion of orientation period.

Education and Experience:

Education

• Maintains current licensure, certifications, education, and physical health standards
• Participates in mandatory and/or optional educational activities/offerings. Attends staff meetings regularly and as required by assigned unit
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency on hospital information technologies used in the designated patient care area.
• Successfully completes written and practical competencies annually or otherwise as assigned.

Experience

• Two years of acute care nursing preferred, new grad training provided as appropriate.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

• Meets all required licensure and/or certifications necessary for Registered Nurse.
• ACLS certification required on file in the Department of Education.