Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Chino (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Chino Valley Medical Center in Southern California is seeking a Monitor Tech to join our telemetry team. This role supports nursing staff by observing cardiac rhythms, transcribing orders, and ensuring patient charts are up to date.

The ideal candidate will hold a High School diploma, a Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days, and a current BLS certificate. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred. This is a part-time, days shift position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required for all hires.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate to be maintained within 30 days of hire.
• BLS certification required or obtained on hire and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Transcribe physician orders when CPOE/EMR is unavailable.
• Verify lab and radiology orders have been placed and completed.
• Prepare and file patient charts and unit records daily.
• Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care as needed.

Skills

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

BLS Certification

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS Certificate

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Chino Valley Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Chino Valley Medical Center is a 112-bed community hospital established in 1972 and centrally located in Southern California’s Chino Valley. A nine-time recipient of the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award (2014-2022), Chino Valley Medical Center has been recognized nationally for its quality, including as among the 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review in 2018 and as among the 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health. Chino Valley Medical Center is committed to serving the community’s health care needs with top-rated emergency care as well as senior services, orthopedics, surgical services and more. Learn more at www.cvmc.com.

Responsibilities

The Monitor Tech is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. Meets the communication needs of the department. Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system. Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and done. Prepares and compiles records in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry. Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. *Note: May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within scope of Certified Nursing Assistant if 1) possesses active CNA certification; 2) demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills and 3) is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.2. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.3. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.4. Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as Monitor Technician preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Chino Valley Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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