Telemetry Monitor Technician: Precise Cardiac Rhythm

Kaiser Permanente; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe, interpret and monitor patient cardiac rhythms under the direction of a Registered Nurse, with focus on accurate rhythm interpretation and prompt reporting of deviations.

Responsibilities include remaining at the monitor, reporting deviations to the RN, mounting strips for review, identifying telemetry supplies, and performing related duties. This is a patient-care support role integral to the telemetry team.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms accurately.
• Remains present at monitor except for breaks or when coverage is arranged.
• Observes and reports deviations in rhythms from baseline promptly to the appropriate RN.
• Assists in identifying patient problems with Telemetry monitoring.
• Reports and records data to the Registered Nurse.
• Mounts monitor strips on documentation flow sheet for review by Registered Nurse.
• Assists in identifying supplies and equipment needed for Telemetry monitoring.
• Performs other related Monitor Technician duties as necessary.

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Monitor Technician to observe, interpret and monitor patient cardiac rhythms under the direction of a Registered Nurse, with focus on accurate rhythm interpretation and prompt reporting of deviations.

Responsibilities include remaining at the monitor, reporting deviations to the RN, mounting strips for review, identifying telemetry supplies, and performing related duties. This is a patient-care support role integral to the telemetry team.