Monitor Technician (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of duties connected with cardiac rhythms displayed on monitor screens. Reads, interprets, and relays pertinent information regarding the cardiac monitors to the appropriate personnel. Provides clerical support.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS)

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED