Monitor Technician
Primary Location San Jose, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility San Jose Hospital
Job Number 1305552 Date posted 09/12/2024
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Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
As a member of a patient care team, and under the direction of the Registered Nurse, The Monitor Technician is primarily responsible for the observation, interpretation and monitoring of displayed cardiac rhythms. The Monitor Technician is responsible for reporting promptly and accurately any deviations from baseline.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Monitors cardiac rhythms accurately.
- Remains present at monitor except for breaks or when coverage is arranged.
- Observes and reports deviations in rhythms from baseline promptly to the appropriate RN.
- Assists in identifying patient problems with Telemetry monitoring.
- Reports and records data to the Registered Nurse.
- Mounts monitor strips on documentation flow sheet for review by Registered Nurse.
- Assists in identifying supplies and equipment needed for Telemetry monitoring.
- Performs other related Monitor Technician duties as necessary.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade 270
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Six (6) months experience required.
- Per the National Agreement, current KP Coalition employees have this experience requirement waived.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Must have successfully completed a course acceptable to the Employer in EKG interpretation.
License, Certification, Registration
- Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Must be fully capable of detecting and differentiating abnormal cardiac rhythms as evidenced by a passing score on a cardiac monitoring/EKG test standardized by the Employer which will be taken on site in computerized format.
- Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have basic computer skills.
- Must possess good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Clerical experience preferred.
- Cardiac monitoring/EKG certificate preferred
Primary Location: California,San Jose,San Jose Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
Shift: Evening
Workdays: Wk1:Mon, Tue, Sat; Wk2: Sun, Wed, Thu
Working Hours Start: 03:00 PM
Working Hours End: 11:30 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West
Job Level: Entry Level
Department: San Jose Hospital - Transtelephonic - 0201
Pay Range: $34.55 - $36.31 / 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. Submit Interest
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. Submit Interest
