Monitor Technician, Nursing Staffing Office, Per Diem, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

PIH Health Hospital; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 28,981 - 41,276; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare network is seeking a dedicated individual to perform cardiac monitoring for patients under the direction of healthcare professionals. This role requires successful completion of an EKG interpretation course and Basic Life Support certification. Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills, as well as basic computer knowledge. Working primarily at the Downey location, candidates will contribute to maintaining patient care flow and quality service during night shifts.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of EKG Dysrhythmia interpretation or Monitor Tech course and/or Certificate.
• Typing and computer skills.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides cardiac monitoring for patients of assigned department under the direction of the RN and Physician.
• Performs duties necessary to maintain the flow of patient care.

Skills

Written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills

Basic organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Basic EKG interpretation

Demonstrates team member abilities

Education

Education and/or training related to areas of responsibility

Job description

Overview

Provides cardiac monitoring for patients of assigned department under the direction of the RN and Physician. Performs duties necessary to maintain the flow of patient care.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Responsibilities

• Provides cardiac monitoring for patients of assigned department under the direction of the RN and Physician. Performs duties necessary to maintain the flow of patient care.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic EKG interpretation
• Demonstrates team member abilities
• Education and/or training related to areas of responsibility

Required Experience

• Successful completion of EKG Dysrhythmia interpretation or Monitor Tech course and/or Certificate
• Typing and computer skills
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association

Preferred

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Prior hospital/healthcare experience

Address
11500 Brookshire Ave.

Salary
25.50-25.50

Shift
Nights

Shift Differential
2.25

Zip Code
90241