Monitor Technician - 24 hours per week - 11a-7:30p - Oakland

Job Summary: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: 270Basic 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

Basic Life Support

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

COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Monitor Technician - 24 hours per week - 11a-7:30p - OaklandLOCATION: Oakland, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 1309149External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.