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Monitor Technician

Primary Location Anaheim, California Worker Location Onsite Facility Orange Co Anaheim Medical Center Job Number 1320498 Date posted 11/13/2024
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Description:
Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, perform arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations on assigned shift and communicates changes to the nursing staff.

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.


Pay Grade: 21


Basic Qualifications:

Experience


  • Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.

  • Successful completion of arrhythmia updated within the last two (2) years if basic arrhythmia class taken over two (2) years ago. 

  • Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% 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.


Education


  • School diploma or GED.


License, Certification, Registration


  • Basic Life Support


Notes:


  • If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 8:00 pm – 8:30 am with 8-hour back up shift 12:00 am – 8:30 am.

Primary Location: California,Anaheim,Orange Co Anaheim Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Night Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Working Hours Start: 08:00 PM Working Hours End: 08:30 AM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: OC Anaheim Medical Center - Mixed MedSurg/Tele Unit 2 - 0801 Pay Range: $26.4 - $29.11 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

For jobs where work will be performed in unincorporated LA County, the employer provides the following statement in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

  • Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and licensure requirements (where applicable), and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

  • Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance with the Principles of Responsibility, adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty, shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.

  • Job duties with at least occasional or possible access to: (1) patients, the general public, or other employees; (2) confidential protected health information and other confidential KP information (including employee, proprietary, financial or trade secret information); (3) KP property and assets, for example, electronic assets, medical instruments, or devices; (4) controlled substances regulated by federal law or potentially subject to diversion.
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