Monitor Technician - Full Time, Night Shift

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Marysville, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center in Marysville, CA seeks a cardiac telemetry technician to monitor electrocardiograms, interpret rhythms, and relay significant changes to nursing staff. You will support admission/discharge processes and assist with EMR order entry for physicians and staff.

Qualifications include a high school education or GED, CPR/BLS certification, and an associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate/technical degree preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification required.
• Basic Life Support certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Monitors electrocardiogram continuously and identifies cardiac rhythms.
• Documents arrhythmias and reports significant changes to nursing staff.
• Provides frontline EMR order entry support for physicians and staff.
• Supports admission and discharge processes and chart documentation.
• Maintains the telemetry monitoring system for the unit.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

ECG interpretation

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of duties connected with cardiac rhythms displayed monitor screens. Reads, interprets, and relays pertinent information regarding the cardiac monitors to the appropriate personnel. Provides clerical support.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

• Monitors electrocardiogram continuously, identifies and interprets cardiac rhythms, documents arrhythmia and reports significant changes to nursing staff.
• Supports the unit monitoring and evaluation process to improve patient outcome. Provides frontline electronic medical record order entry support for physicians and staff.
• Monitors electronic medical records throughout the day and addresses concerns with the registered nurse as necessary.
• Assists with admission and discharge process. Documents physician progress notes are ready in chart.
• Maintains Central Electrocardiogram (EKG) Telemetry Monitoring system for Direct Observation Unit.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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