Monitor Technician-Med/Surg Acute
About The Position
Sherman Oaks Hospital is seeking a Monitor Technician for its Med/Surg Acute department. The Monitor Technician is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting and monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors. The role meets the department’s communication needs, transcribes physician orders when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, and verifies that laboratory and radiology tests have been ordered and completed. The Monitor Technician prepares and compiles records for Med/Surg/Telemetry, orders unit supplies, and prepares and completes patient charts with the forms needed each day. The technician may assist nursing staff with indirect patient-care duties only when doing so does not distract from the primary responsibility of dysrhythmia monitoring. Direct patient care may be provided under the direct supervision of an RN and within the scope of Certified Nursing Assistant duties only if the employee holds an active CNA certification, demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills, and is relieved of Monitor Technician duties while assisting the RN. The position is per diem on the day shift. The stated compensation estimate is $23.00 to $26.30; the exact starting compensation is determined at the time of hire based on factors including skillset, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or related experience, required for new hires.
- Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained as current.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current.
- Six months of previous experience in healthcare or as a Monitor Technician.
Responsibilities
- Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
- Meet the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable.
- Verify that laboratory and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
- Prepare and compile records in Med/Surg/Telemetry.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare and complete each patient's chart with the necessary daily forms.
- Assist nursing staff with indirect patient-care duties when this does not distract from dysrhythmia monitoring.
- Provide direct patient care under an RN's direct supervision and within CNA scope only when the specified CNA certification, competency, and duty-relief conditions are met.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
