Monitor Technician - San Francisco

Kaiser Permanente

3mo ago

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
San Francisco

AI generated summary

You must have 6 months of experience, high school diploma, EKG course completion, BLS certification, computer skills, medical terminology knowledge, and ability to detect abnormal cardiac rhythms. Strong communication and organizational skills required. Labour Management Partnership environment.
You will monitor cardiac rhythms, report deviations promptly, assist in identifying patient problems, report data to RN, mount monitor strips, identify needed supplies, and perform other related duties as necessary.

Requirements

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

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.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Monitor Technician?

The primary responsibility of a Monitor Technician is the observation, interpretation, and monitoring of displayed cardiac rhythms.

Who does the Monitor Technician report deviations from baseline to?

The Monitor Technician reports any deviations from baseline promptly and accurately to the Registered Nurse.

What team does the Monitor Technician work with?

The Monitor Technician is a member of a patient care team and works under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

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