Monitor Technician
For consideration, please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter to our career web site at www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org Please be sure to include the Position Title, Posting Number and Position Location within your cover letter.
This position supports Kaiser Permanente's code of conduct and compliance by adhering to all laws and regulations, accreditation and Licensure requirements, and internal policies and procedures.
Kaiser Permanente is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
DEPARTMENT: Telemetry SCHEDULE: Part-time Regular; 32 hours/week; Nights Shift.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma/GED.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: BLS POSITION 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 and performing 12-lead EKGs.
The Monitor Technician is responsible for reporting promptly and accurately any deviations from baseline.
QUALIFICATIONS: Clerical experience preferred.
Must be fully capable of detecting and differentiating abnormal cardiac rhythms as evidenced by a passing score on a cardiac monitoring/EKG test specified by the department manager.
Must have successfully completed a course acceptable to the Employer in EKG interpretation.
Cardiac monitoring/EKG certificate preferred 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.
Experience Requirement: 6 months CLERICAL SKILLS: Basic Computer Skills, including knowledge of medical terminology.
DUTIES: Monitors cardiac rhythms accurately.
Remains present at monitor except for breaks.
Participates in and assists with the initial assessment and the formulation of the plan of care by obtaining patient information through observation and interaction with patient and family.
Observes and reports deviations in rhythms from baseline promptly to the appropriate RN. Performs intervention, as directed, to achieve established patient goals.
Assists in identifying patient problems, teaching, and discharge needs.
Reports and records data to the Registered Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Mounts monitor strips on documentation flow sheet for review by Registered Nurse.
Performs 12-lead EKG on patients assigned as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Assists in ordering and distributing unit supplies and equipment.
Replenishes supplies in patient rooms promptly upon transfer or discharge of patient.
May be required to perform the duties of Unit Assistant as a minor proportion of the job. Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP's code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.
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