Monitor Tech

St Johns Hospital CamarilloCamarillo, California

The posted compensation range of $23.16 - $29.10 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2023-299582 Employment Type Full Time Department Telemetry Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Night Weekly Schedule Sunday - Saturday 1845-0715 Remote No Category Technician

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Monitor Tech - Telemetry

St. John's Hospital Camarillo

The Monitor Technician is responsible for the monitoring (viewing central station, running ECG strips and notifying primary nurse or charge nurse of changes) of cardiac telemetry patients and for light clerical/receptionist duties (answering phone and call light systems).

Responsibilities

• They actively participate in arranging and coordinating activities for patient care.

• Coordinates communications between nursing staff, house supervisor, physicians and unit leaders.

• Responsible for keeping track of the telemetry boxes, ECG cables and nursing communication devices/phones.

• They must consistently demonstrate the ability to recognize basic normal and abnormal cardiac rhythm and to use the appropriate channels to escalate any changes to the nursing /healthcare team in effort to ensure appropriate intervention.

• Demonstrates caring behaviors by displaying positive, cheerful attitude towards guests and co-workers, courteous telephone manners.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.

• Communicates well and clearly both orally and in writing using the English language; spells correctly, writes legibly. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction in exact detail.

• Preserves the confidentiality of medical records.

• Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergencies.

• Ability to operate common office equipment.

Qualifications

• Completion of basic arrhythmia course

• Internal arrhythmia and lethal arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 85% or better

• High School education or equivalent

• Successful completion of basic arrhythmia course and successful completion of an unit clerk training course or equivalent experience in an on the job orientation

• Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)

Preferred Requirements:

• A minimum of six (6) months recent acute care experience as a unit clerk

• Nursing background

• Previous computer and/or electronic health record experience

• Basic EKG course certification

Special Skills:

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of basic arrhythmia; basic medical terminology; clerical practices and procedures.

• Ability to recognize basic normal and abnormal cardiac rhythm.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of basic arrhythmia; basic medical terminology; clerical practices and procedures.

• The Monitor Technician is responsible for the monitoring (viewing central station running ECG strips and notifying primary nurse or charge nurse of changes) of cardiac telemetry patients and for light clerical/receptionist duties (answering phone and call light systems).

• They actively participate in arranging and coordinating activities for patient care.

• Coordinates communications between nursing staff house supervisor physicians and unit leaders.

• The Monitor Technician is also responsible for keeping track of the telemetry boxes ECG cables and nursing communication devices/phones.

• They must consistently demonstrate the ability to recognize basic normal and abnormal cardiac rhythm and to use the appropriate channels to escalate any changes to the nursing /healthcare team in effort to ensure appropriate intervention.

• Demonstrates caring behaviors by displaying positive cheerful attitude towards guests and co-workers courteous telephone manners.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.

• Communicates well and clearly both orally and in writing using the English language; spells correctly writes legibly.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction in exact detail.

• Preserves the confidentiality of medical records.

• Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergencies.

• Ability to operate common office equipment.

• Adheres to dress code.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and ability to work with others across all departments.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity

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Dignity Health is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.