Cardiac Monitor Technician

3 days ago

Bakersfield, California, United States Kern Medical Full time
Job Title: Monitor Technician - Telemetry

Kern Medical is a leading healthcare provider in the region, and we are seeking a skilled Monitor Technician to join our team. As a Monitor Technician, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care by monitoring patients' electrocardiographic (ECG) rhythms and reporting any abnormalities to the nursing and medical staff.

Job Summary:

The Monitor Technician will be responsible for observing ECG monitors, reporting dysrhythmias and alarms to nursing and medical staff, and maintaining electronic health records. This is a dynamic and challenging role that requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
  • Continuously observe ECG monitors and report dysrhythmias and alarms to nursing and medical staff as appropriate.
  • Print and post ECG strips at designated intervals.
  • Validate computer readout, record, log data, and interpret rhythms, including heart rate, PRI, and other relevant metrics.
  • Clean and maintain equipment and instruments, including cardiac monitors, telemetry transmitter cables, electrodes, and central monitors.
  • Notify Bio Medical Engineering of telemetry or central monitoring equipment repair issues.
  • Admit, transfer, and discharge patients from the telemetry monitor.
  • Maintain medical records with appropriate rhythm strips and measurements.
  • Maintain an accurate census of patients on the unit.
  • Answer and direct phone calls to physicians, patients, and personnel, and take and communicate messages.
  • Respond to call lights, notify nursing personnel as appropriate, and follow through with meeting patient/family needs.
  • Assist in coordinating patient care services and communicate information to ancillary departments for patient testing and movement, isolation, and equipment needs.
  • Collaborate and participate in identifying continuous education needs.
  • Remain current with all required training and education specific to cardiac monitoring, including department-specific requirements.
  • Maintain competency in arrhythmia analysis.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Successful completion of a State of California Department of Health Services-approved Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program.
  • OR 1 year of an education program leading to an Associate's Degree in Nursing Degree or Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
  • OR 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting. Previous Monitor Technician experience greater than one year is preferred.
Additional Requirements:
  • Within 60 days of employment, must take and pass the Kern Medical ECG course and pass competency exam with a minimum score of 90%.
  • Must maintain current ECG competency on an annual basis and pass tests with a minimum score of 90% as a condition of continued employment.
  • Appointees not possessing the American Heart Association Responder or Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card at time of hire must successfully complete appropriate training and qualify for the RQI Responder certification within 60 days of employment.
  • Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center.
Ability to:
  • Perform non-professional nursing care.
  • Read and record medical terminology and metric measurements.
  • Demonstrate contemporary computer literacy in order to maintain electronic medical records.
  • Follow oral and written instructions.
  • Maintain effective relations with medical staff and the public.
  • Stand, bend, squat, kneel, push, and pull throughout the majority of the work day.
  • Lift, carry, partially carry, or fully support patients while transferring to and from a bed, wheelchair, or gurney, or while walking.
Supplemental:
  • A background check may be required for this classification.
  • All Kern Medical employees are designated 'Disaster Service Workers'. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner.
  • If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.
  • If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased, or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information, and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.

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