Monitor Technician - 5 Tower/Medsurg/Tele/Neuro/Stroke - Full Time/Nights - Req#2063867583

Antelope Valley Medical Center; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Monitor Technician responsible for ongoing surveillance of patient cardiac monitors. The role requires a high school diploma and completion of the Basic Dysrhythmia test, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. This full-time position is located in a vital acute care setting, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Basic Dysrhythmia test with a minimum of 90% accuracy.
• Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high-level surveillance of patient cardiac rhythms.
• Notifies nursing/clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes.
• Performs clerical duties related to patient information.

Skills

Clear and concise communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Monitor Technician - 5 Tower/Medsurg/Tele/Neuro/Stroke - Full Time/Nights - Req#2063867583

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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.

Brief 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.
  
  

Non-Essential Duties

• 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:

• 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

• 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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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