Monitor Technician
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Redwood City
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
Description: 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 BLS required. 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,Redwood City,Redwood City Hospital
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32 Shift: Day Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 03:30 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type:
Standard Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation:
A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers Job Level: Entry Level Department:
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