Monitor Technician
Kaiser Permanente, San Marcos, CA, United States
Job Summary
Under general supervision, perform arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations on assigned shift and communicate changes to the nursing staff. The monitor technician shall also use an electrocardiograph to record variations in the action of the heart muscle for use in the diagnosis of heart ailments in the in‑patient setting; prepares graphs and reports.
Essential Responsibilities
Upholds Kaiser Permanente Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel by demonstrating skills consistent with the organization’s philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
Greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner.
Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.
Check and verify lead placement on patients.
Compare posted strips to previous strips 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.
Clean equipment after each patient use.
Equipments include cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis printer and 12‑lead ECG machine.
Test equipment for proper working order.
Maintain work area clean and orderly.
Answer telephone and relay messages.
Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed, and explain and answer questions regarding equipment function and procedures.
Obtain all scheduled ECGs in the in‑patient setting.
Obtain STAT ECGs in the in‑patient setting.
Utilize correct lead placement for the various cardiac monitoring devices/procedures.
Prepare EKG.
Prepare patient for and perform a variety of cardiac monitoring and testing procedures, and obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned.
Perform computer data entry and retrieval.
Maintain equipment in operating order and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Initiate work tickets as per department workflow.
Perform routine cleaning/maintenance of cardiac equipment as per department workflow and infection control policy.
Assist providers with access to the various cardiac monitor reports.
Perform other related duties as required.
Basic Qualifications
N/A
Education
High School diploma or GED.
Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.
License, Certification, Registration
Basic Life Support.
Additional Requirements
Adequate hearing either alone or with a hearing device.
Successful completion of arrhythmia updated within the last two years if basic arrhythmia class taken over two years ago.
Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% or better.
Ability to organize and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrated ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias, artifacts.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous monitor observer experience preferred.
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Under general supervision, perform arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations on assigned shift and communicate changes to the nursing staff. The monitor technician shall also use an electrocardiograph to record variations in the action of the heart muscle for use in the diagnosis of heart ailments in the in‑patient setting; prepares graphs and reports.
Essential Responsibilities
Upholds Kaiser Permanente Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal and local laws.
Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel by demonstrating skills consistent with the organization’s philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
Greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner.
Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.
Check and verify lead placement on patients.
Compare posted strips to previous strips 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.
Clean equipment after each patient use.
Equipments include cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis printer and 12‑lead ECG machine.
Test equipment for proper working order.
Maintain work area clean and orderly.
Answer telephone and relay messages.
Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed, and explain and answer questions regarding equipment function and procedures.
Obtain all scheduled ECGs in the in‑patient setting.
Obtain STAT ECGs in the in‑patient setting.
Utilize correct lead placement for the various cardiac monitoring devices/procedures.
Prepare EKG.
Prepare patient for and perform a variety of cardiac monitoring and testing procedures, and obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned.
Perform computer data entry and retrieval.
Maintain equipment in operating order and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Initiate work tickets as per department workflow.
Perform routine cleaning/maintenance of cardiac equipment as per department workflow and infection control policy.
Assist providers with access to the various cardiac monitor reports.
Perform other related duties as required.
Basic Qualifications
N/A
Education
High School diploma or GED.
Formal EKG or arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.
License, Certification, Registration
Basic Life Support.
Additional Requirements
Adequate hearing either alone or with a hearing device.
Successful completion of arrhythmia updated within the last two years if basic arrhythmia class taken over two years ago.
Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 80% or better.
Ability to organize and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrated ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias, artifacts.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous monitor observer experience preferred.
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