Monitor Technician

CommonSpirit Health • Sacramento, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent is a member of the healthcare team whose primary role is to monitor patients connected to cardiac arrhythmia monitors. In addition, they also may monitor patients with invasive arterial lines, oxygen saturation, and other non-invasive monitors. Additionally, the Monitor Tech provides clerical support to the clinical team. The monitor technician may have access to the storage rooms where drugs, needles, and syringes are located as needed to perform their job duties. As a Monitor Tech, you will be responsible for continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes. Every day you will meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers, ensuring accurate documentation. To be successful, you will demonstrate sharp observational skills, a thorough understanding of cardiac rhythms, and the ability to act quickly and precisely under pressure, crucial for patient safety and timely intervention.

Requirements

• One (1) year Monitor Technician in a health care setting.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association.
• Medical terminology course or equivalent knowledge.
• Basic Cardiac Monitoring Certification Required (If not completed by hire date, must obtain prior to completing orientation in order to continue employment.).

Responsibilities

• Continuous observation and analysis of patients' cardiac rhythms to detect and report changes.
• Meticulously monitor EKG strips, identify arrhythmias, measure intervals, and promptly communicate critical findings to nursing staff and healthcare providers.
• Ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide clerical support to the clinical team.
• Monitor patients with invasive arterial lines, oxygen saturation, and other non-invasive monitors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed