Monitor Technician

Job Summary

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

• Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor; obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned; 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; maintain equipment and work area clean and orderly; assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.
• 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.

• Previous monitor observer experience preferred.

• Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours. Successful completion of an arrhythmia assessment within the last two years if the basic arrhythmia class was taken over two years ago. Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% or better. Adequate hearing either alone or with a hearing device. Ability to organize and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  
  Ability to work as a team member.

• School diploma or GED.

• Basic Life Support

• N/A

• This is an on-call position, days and hours may vary.
• Will also be assigned to remotely monitor patients of other KP facilities.
• 10 shifts a month; weekend