Monitor Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Monitor Technician
Kaiser Permanente
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Los Angeles, California
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
Perform arrhythmia and ECG monitor observations to detect changes in cardiac rhythms and communicate them to nursing staff. Maintain patient records, validate computer readouts, and ensure cardiac monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.
Qualifications
You have completed a formal EKG or arrhythmia class and can successfully interpret cardiac rhythms. You are able to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition and effectively communicate these findings to nursing staff. A high school diploma or GED and Basic Life Support certification are required.
Must Have Skills for ATS
EKG
arrhythmia interpretation
cardiac rhythm monitoring
Basic Life Support
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
- Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned. Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor. Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals. Initiate code blues. Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout. Check and verify lead placement on patients. Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes. Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm. Place patient identification sticker on monitor. Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient condition. Equipment and Instruments: Clean equipment after each patient use. Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis/printer. Test equipment for proper working order. Ensure that equipment is in good working condition. Report equipment problems to supervisor. Maintain work area clean and orderly. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
- Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours. Successful completion of arrhythmia updated within the last two years if basic arrhythmia class taken over two years ago. Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80%25 or better. Adequate hearing either alone or with a hearing device. Previous monitor observer experience preferred. Ability to organize and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work as a team member.
- School diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support
- N/A
- N/A
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