Monitor Technician - On Call - Night

Kaiser Permanente • Fremont, CA

112d

About The Position

As a member of a patient care team, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, The Monitor Technician is primarily responsible for the observation, interpretation and monitoring of displayed cardiac rhythms. The Monitor Technician is responsible for reporting promptly and accurately any deviations from baseline.

Requirements

• Six (6) months experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Must have successfully completed a course acceptable to the Employer in EKG interpretation.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be fully capable of detecting and differentiating abnormal cardiac rhythms as evidenced by a passing score on a cardiac monitoring/EKG test standardized by the Employer.
• Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Nice To Haves

• Clerical experience preferred.
• Cardiac monitoring/EKG certificate preferred.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED