Monitor Technician - Full Time Nights

Valley-Presbyterian-Hospita; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,264; Full time

Job summary

Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Monitor Technician to support patient safety and clinical care by monitoring cardiac rhythms and communicating changes to the care team. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.

You will monitor telemetry, document rhythm strips, admit/update/discharge patients in the central system, and assist with clerical duties while maintaining compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Certified Cardiography Technician program preferred.
• Prior monitor technician experience can be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry and report abnormalities to nursing staff.
• Print and document rhythm strips per hospital policy and during emergencies.
• Notify Rapid Response or Code Blue teams as appropriate based on cardiac rhythms.
• Admit, update, and discharge patients in the central monitoring system.
• Observe telemetry monitors during patient transport as directed by a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with clerical duties including Meditech data entry, filing, answering phones, and call lights.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Support unit operations by maintaining supplies, forms, and manuals.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Rhythm interpretation

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Cardiography Technician program

Tools

Meditech

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $24 USD to $27.05 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, our Monitor Technicians play a vital role in supporting patient safety and clinical care by continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms and communicating critical changes to the healthcare team. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and dependableMonitor Technicianto support patient monitoring, clerical operations, and departmental workflow in a fast-paced clinical environment.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry and report abnormalities immediately to nursing staff
• Print and document rhythm strips per hospital policy and during emergencies
• Notify Rapid Response or Code Blue teams as appropriate based on patient cardiac rhythms
• Accurately admit, update, and discharge patients in the central monitoring system
• Observe telemetry monitors during patient transport as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Assist with clerical duties including Meditech data entry, filing, answering telephones, and call lights
• Maintain accurate documentation related to admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Support unit operations by maintaining supplies, forms, and manuals
• Assist with indirect patient care duties including transportation and discharge support

What You Bring

• Strong understanding of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team
• Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with healthcare systems preferred

Experience

• Prior patient care and/or monitor technician experience preferred
• Previous healthcare experience with EKG monitoring preferred

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a Certified Cardiography Technician program preferred

Requirements

• Completion of EKG training and healthcare-related monitoring experience
• Current BLS certification
• LA City Fire Card within 30 days of hire
• VPH Annual Competency completion within 30 days of hire/transfer
• EKG competency exam completion within 30 days of hire

Why VPH

• Mission-driven healthcare organization
• Critical role supporting patient safety and cardiac monitoring
• Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment
• Opportunity to grow within telemetry and acute care services

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