Monitor Technician (Per Diem, Night Shift)

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

The Monitor Technician performs duties related to cardiac rhythms displayed on monitor screens, interpreting and relaying pertinent information to appropriate personnel, and providing clerical support. The role continuously monitors electrocardiograms, supports monitoring and evaluation processes, and assists with electronic medical records and patient admission and discharge workflows. The position is per diem and scheduled for the night shift at Adventist Health Bakersfield.

Requirements

• High school education, GED, or equivalent.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per Adventist Health policy.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per Adventist Health policy, as a facility-specific requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor electrocardiograms, identify and interpret cardiac rhythms, document arrhythmias, and report significant changes to nursing staff.
• Support the unit monitoring and evaluation process to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide frontline electronic medical record order-entry support for physicians and staff.
• Monitor electronic medical records and address concerns with the registered nurse as necessary.
• Assist with admission and discharge processes.
• Document that physician progress notes are ready in the chart.
• Maintain the Central Electrocardiogram (EKG) Telemetry Monitoring system for the Direct Observation Unit.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED