Monitor Technician - Full Time, Days (Hollywood)

Southern California Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern California Hospitals is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous observation of patients' cardiac rhythm and identify basic arrhythmias. You will promptly notify licensed staff of changes and troubleshoot alarms, while documenting rhythm strips according to unit standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or Equivalent, Basic Arrhythmia Certification, and AHA Basic Life Support, plus English communication skills and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Basic Arrhythmia Certification is required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification is required.
• Good understanding of basic medical terminology.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Computer literacy and proficiency are required.
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous observation and cardiac monitoring for assigned patients.
• Identifies basic arrhythmias and reports changes to licensed nurse or physician.
• Troubleshoots false alarms and documents rhythm strips per unit standards.

Skills

Basic Arrhythmia Certification

AHA Basic Life Support

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Fire and Life Safety Card

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Monitor Technician provides continuous observation of the patients’ cardiac rhythm. Identifies basic arrhythmias and provides prompt notification of changes/issues to the licensed nurse or Physician. Troubleshoots false alarms and system issues. Documents values and mounts rhythm strips according to unit standards.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Basic Arrhythmia Certification
• AHA Basic Life Support
• Understanding of basic medical terminology
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Computer literacy and proficiency
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families
• One (1) year previous experience as a Monitor Technician

Physical Requirements

These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and applicable, state and local law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Reaching with Hands and Arms - Constantly
• Climb or Balance - Frequently
• Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Constantly
• Seeing - Constantly
• Performing repetitive motions with arms or hands - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 10 lbs - Constantly
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs - Frequently
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling greater than 50 lbs - Frequently
• Driving - None

Essential Job Functions / Major Areas of Responsibility

The essential functions below are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• MONITORING SKILLS AND DOCUMENTATION: Provides continuous observation and cardiac monitoring for an assigned group of patients, reporting changes in patient condition to licensed nurse and/or physician as appropriate. Ensures patient monitors and/or telemetry units are intact and functional. Identifies basic arrhythmias, anticipates emergent situations, and reacts appropriately. Troubleshoots false alarms and the monitoring system. Obtains and mounts rhythm strips as directed and provides an accurate rhythm summary at change of shift or as needed. Establishes and maintains effective filing systems. Maintains accurate telemetry documentation, and ensures infection control and HIPAA compliance.
• COMMUNICATION: Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and takes a proactive, deliberate, and thoughtful actions regarding work activities. Demonstrates appropriate use of independent judgement and decision making.
• EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT: Effectively uses all applicable computer and office systems/procedures. Ensures the work area is clean, clutter free and organized. Maintains telemetry box inventory and functioning. Ensures infection control procedures and cleaning of equipment.

Pay Rate: Min - $23.30 l Max - $32.10

Note: These rates are referred to as 12-hour rates; the rate is calculated by averaging 8-hours at the base rate of pay, and 4-hours of overtime. These 12-hour rates will not show up on your paystub as base rates