Unit Associate / Monitor Technician, Part-time, Night Shift

Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Simi Valley is seeking a Telemetry Aide to perform a variety of duties related to cardiac rhythm monitoring, interpretation, and communication with nursing staff. The role includes clerical support and ensuring timely documentation.

Education of a High School Diploma or GED is required; CPR/BLS certification is mandatory. Preferred is an Associate/Technical degree and experience with electronic medical records in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent required.
• CPR or BLS certification required per AH policy.
• BLS certification from AH policy required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors electrocardiogram continuously, identifies rhythms and reports changes to nursing staff.
• Supports unit monitoring and evaluation; provides EMR order entry support for physicians and staff.
• Monitors EMR throughout the day and addresses concerns with the RN as necessary.
• Assists with admission and discharge; documents physician progress notes in chart.
• Maintains Central EKG Telemetry Monitoring system for Direct Observation Unit.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

EMR documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical Degree

Tools

Telemetry system

Job description

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

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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