Monitor Technician - Med/Surg

Encino Hospital Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

49d•$23 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Monitor Technician is an unlicensed person who performs indirect care in the department setting. The role monitors cardiac rhythms using direct cardiac monitors and meets the department’s communication needs. The technician transcribes physician orders when CPOE and the EMR clinical documentation system are unavailable, verifies that laboratory and radiology tests have been ordered and completed, and prepares and compiles records in Med/Surg/Telemetry. The position also orders unit supplies and prepares and completes each patient’s chart with the forms needed daily. The technician may assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as this 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 technician has active CNA certification, demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills, and is relieved of Monitor Technician duties while assisting the RN. This is a full-time night-shift position. The listed compensation range is $23.00–$29.92. Encino Hospital Medical Center offers paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining requirements and employment status.

Requirements

A current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where one is required.
ASCP certification or equivalent, required within one year of employment.
An associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital laboratory work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
Meet the communication needs of the department.
Transcribe physician orders when CPOE and the EMR clinical documentation system 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 forms needed daily.
Assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties when this does not distract from dysrhythmia monitoring.
If eligible, provide direct patient care under an RN's direct supervision within CNA scope, while relieved of Monitor Technician duties.