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Monitor Technician(Job Number: 412920)  Working for an organization with the size and resources of Kaiser Permanente Southern California means having the potential to positively affect the health and well-being of entire communities. That`s because each of us-from our finance, business, and IT experts to our RNs, allied health professionals, and physicians-shares a commitment to providing the best possible care experience. One of the most diverse regions in the country, Southern California offers everything from quaint coastal communities to bustling urban cities, high desert plains to snowy mountain peaks. Here, you`ll find the cultural, lifestyle, and recreational amenities to complement your work and your life. Come discover the resources, support, and opportunity you need to build the career you`ve always wanted.  

Description

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

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Qualifications

Pay Grade: 21

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous monitor observer experience preferred.

• High School diploma or GED.

• 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% or better.

• Current BCLS card.  

• Adequate hearing either alone or with a hearing device.

• Ability to organize and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to work as a team member.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Telemetry Certification preferred.

Notes:

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

Primary Location: California-Anaheim-Orange Co Anaheim Medical Center 3440 E. La Palma

 Scheduled Hours (1-40): 0 Shift: Night Working Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 8:00 PM Working Hours End: 8:30 AM

Schedule: Call-in/On-Call

Job Type: Standard

Employee Status: Regular Employee Group (Union Affiliation): United Healthcare Workers - West

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job: Patient Care Services (Non RN) Public Department Name: Med/Surg Gen

Travel: No Job Eligible for Benefits: No

Monitor Technician ( Full Time - Nights ) in Mission Hills California

Providence is calling a full time, night shift Monitor Technician to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills, CA.

In this position you will:

Monitor electrocardiography according to established standards and practices

Review patients’ records to determine normal heart rhythms, monitoring current patterns and note any deviations.

Answer telephones

Maintain logs

Requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed

Required qualifications for this position include:

Completion of basic dysrhythmia course

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training

About the hospital you will serve.

Nationally recognized for clinical excellence and trauma care, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is a 377-bed, level II trauma center in Mission Hills, California. We are the only community hospital in all of Los Angeles County to achieve Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. Providence Holy Cross also has been recognized this year by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of the best places to work in Los Angeles. As our reputation for excellence grows, so does our facility. We have recently expanded our medical center with the addition of a new 138-ned patient care wing. This expansion has made Providence Holy Cross Medical Center one of the largest hospitals serving the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys.

WE OFFER A FULL COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF BENEFITS - SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/index.html

OUR MISSION

As people of Providence, we reveal God's love for all, especially the poor and vulnerable, through our compassionate service.

ABOUT US

Providence Health & Services is the third largest not-for-profit health system in the United States. Providence employs more than 76,000 caregivers (employees) across a five-state area; AK, WA, MT, OR, and CA. Our facilities include 34 hospitals, 475 physician clinics, senior services, supportive housing and other health and educational services. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Schedule: Full-time Shift: Night Job Category: Other Licensed Technicians Location: California-Mission Hills Req ID: 95978

TELEMETRY TECH CC - CENTRALIZED TELEMETRY MONITOR

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Date: Aug 17, 2015

Location: Newport Beach, CA, US

Company: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Job Description:

The TT/CC maintains constant monitoring of electrocardiogram and SPO2 monitoring for designated patients for the assigned unit throughout the entire shift, recognizing changes in electrocardiogram and informing RN’s of changes. The Telemetry Technician/Clerical Coordinator (TT/CC) is responsible for creating a Patient Centered Care environment using the Own it Declarations for the clinical unit. The

TT/CC works as a part of the patient care team to maintain organization within the clinical station, answering telephones and patient call lights promptly, greeting and assisting patients, hospital visitors and members of the healthcare team. The TT/CC performs some clerical functions including organizing the clinical station as well as monitoring electronic orders for STAT and ASAP CPOE orders, verified orders and assists with follow-up notification as needed.

Essential Functions:

Independently identifies cardiac rhythm and documents ECG measurements.

Promotes patient safety by ensuring monitor alarms are kept on with the appropriate alarm limits.

Immediately identifies abnormal ECG rhythms and changes in rhythms and validates findings with appropriate parties.

Independently identifies cardiac rhythm and documents alarming ECG measurements.

Identifies and communicates to RN changes in respiratory status on cardiac monitor: increased / decreased respiratory rate, decreased oxygen saturation and apnea alarms.

Promotes patient safety by ensuring monitor alarms are kept on with the appropriate alarm limits as directed by RN.

Immediately identifies abnormal ECG rhythms, changes in rhythms, and blood pressure outside of set parameters communicating and validating findings to the RN.

Maintains and updates pertinent patient information on the cardiac monitoring station and TCC log sheet

(Medical Record Number and individual alarm parameters).

Answers all incoming phone calls.

Communicates alarm situations and unexpected changes in ECG and SPO2 monitoring to RN and documents TCC log sheet and where pertinent on the cardiac monitoring station.

Performs other department quality audits as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of basic arrhythmia course and successfully passed ECG test

Demonstrates effective communication, interpersonal skills, knowledge of proper body mechanics, safety measures and infection control, ability to follow instructions

Job Preferences:

Recent experience as a Telemetry Technician/CC, preferably in an acute healthcare environment

Completion of a Clerical Coordinator course including medical terminology

Knowledge of section specific test information and instrumentation

Nearest Major Market: Orange County Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles Job Segment: Clerical, Instrumentation, Administrative, Engineering

Department: AHD TELEMETRY Schedule:Part Time Shift:evening Req Number:15401 Job Details:  Qualifications: Education: High school diploma. Minimum Experience: Three months of previous recent Telemetry experience.

·Required Licenses/Certifications: Certification in arrhythmia identification required or the certification may be substituted for one year of experience identifying heart rhythm pattern and subsequent in house certification. A Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card or obtain one within one month of hire; and demonstrated medical terminology, To obtain certification requires completion of a program in anatomy and physiology of the heart, heart rhythm pattern identification, measuring ECG intervals and arrhythmia analysis. Recertification in arrhythmia is an annual requirement.

Job Title: Monitor Technician - Centralized Telementry Unit - Per Diem/Varied Job ID: 505265 Location:AVH Hospital All Locations Full/Part Time:Per-Diem Regular/Temporary:Regular

Job Objective: The Monitor Technician is responsible for on-going surveillance of patient cardiac monitors and provides RNs and/or clinicians with immediate notification of any changes in cardiac rhythms. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patient cardiac rhythms and notifies nursing/clinicians of any rate/rhythm changes according to clinician/provider orders. Measures and interprets patient heart rhythm and documents on patient record per departmental standards. Performs clerical duties related to admission, discharge, and documentation of patient information from Central Telemetry.

Answers telephone and communicates clearly when receiving information from units or providers. Uses clear and complete communication with unit personnel when delivering information about changes in patient rhythm. Orients and mentors new staff members. Serves as a resource for training and troubleshooting to both Central Telemetry and clinical areas. Troubleshoots monitors with nursing staff and contacts Clinical Engineering as appropriate.

Gives report to oncoming shift. Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations. Replaces defective equipment and reports failures to Clinical Engineering. Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors. Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to questions/requests from healthcare providers. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of AVH. Performs other duties as requested. Non-Essential Duties Assist in special projects/assignments as needed Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge Knowledge of basic anatomy/physiology of the heart

Skills Clear and concise communication skills

Abilities Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clinicians, and other health team professionals Ability to accept responsibility for accuracy and response times to emergent and non-emergent requests.  

Core Competencies: All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors: Accountability                               Action Oriented Customer Focused Compassion Effective Communication Teamwork Ethics & Values Integrity & Trust

Education and Experience: Education High school diploma or equivalent Successful completion of the Basic Dysrhythmia test with a minimum of 90% accuracy, identifying all lethal rhythms with 100% accuracy.

Experience Minimum one year experience in an acute care setting preferred Previous Monitor Tech experience greater than one year preferred Required Licensure and/or Certifications: Possess and maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health care Providers Maintain annual competences including successful completion of the annual monitor tech skills test Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: (Please reference key physical and working conditions) Work often performed under demanding, emotional, and physical conditions. Accepts additional workload during times of unexpected circumstances (e.g., high activity, high census, and sudden emergencies). A detailed description of the physical requirements of this job is maintained in the Employee Health Department.

Closing Statement

Looking for an opportunity to work in healthcare the way you always dreamed you could? At Antelope Valley Hospital, our employees are at the heart of what we do best – delivering high quality, patient-centered healthcare.

Antelope Valley Hospital, a 420 bed acute care facility, located just 60 miles north of Los Angeles, the Antelope Valley is one of Southern California’s fasted growing communities. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center Accredited. Serving the community for over 50 years, our non-profit hospital has grown to be the preeminent healthcare facility for our district’s nearly 1.2 million residents.