Monitor Technician - ICU

Prime Healthcare•San Dimas, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

San Dimas Community Hospital is a 101-bed facility committed to serving the community with personalized, high-quality care. We offer a full range of comprehensive services and have received multiple awards for patient safety and excellence. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, San Dimas Community Hospital offers incredible opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a fast-paced work environment where you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come join a team of dedicated healthcare workers!

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent or related experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014.
Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
Facilitates 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 complies records in the ICU.
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.
ICU only: May provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients 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.