Per Diem Telemetry Technician- Medical/Surgical 5T- Night Shift

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: The Cardiac Monitor Technician provides continuous observation of the patients‘ cardiac rhythm. Identifies basic arrhythmias and provides prompt notification of changes/issues to the RN or Physician. Troubleshoots false alarms and system issues. Documents values and mounts rhythm strips according to unit standards. Will also provide continuous observation of the patients who are being monitored during special procedures.

Requirements

Minimum one year experience monitoring cardiac activity
Electrocardiography (ECG) Certification by time of hire
Availability to work weekends and rotating shifts, including evenings, nights and holidays
Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

Provides continuous observation of the patients‘ cardiac rhythm.
Identifies basic arrhythmias and provides prompt notification of changes/issues to the RN or Physician.
Troubleshoots false alarms and system issues.
Documents values and mounts rhythm strips according to unit standards.
Provides continuous observation of the patients who are being monitored during special procedures.