Monitor Tech, DOU Full-time Days at KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.

Hemet, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

24.6

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cardiac Rhythm Identification, Telemetry Monitoring, Arrhythmia Interpretation, Emergency Response, Patient Communication, Call Light Management, Telephone Etiquette, Anatomy And Physiology, Equipment Operation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY DEFINITION Under general supervision, the Monitor Observer performs timely identification and reporting of cardiac rhythm status of the monitored patients on the unit in order to protect them from life threatening arrythmias and cardiac arrest; performs other related duties as required; assists with answering telephones and patient call lights courteously and in a timely manner. Helps to ensure timely communication among patients, staff members, physicians, and other personnel. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way would be: Education Graduation from high school or equivalency program. Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course or telemetry technician class as evidenced by certification upon completion. Experience No experience required. Previous experience preferred. Licensure/Certification Basic Arrhythmia Certification or Telemetry Certification required BLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Knowledge of: Various types of telemetry monitoring equipment. Basic arrhythmia interpretation. Basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. Abnormal Rhythms indicating an impending serious event. How to respond in an emergency Ability to: Operate equipment used in telemetry monitoring. Understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, standards, and procedures. Keep abreast of developments in the field of expertise, seeking continuing education within the field. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Prepare and disseminate necessary reports and records. AGE-SPECIFIC COMPENTENCY Maintains, demonstrates and is assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.

Responsibilities

The Monitor Observer is responsible for the timely identification and reporting of cardiac rhythm status for monitored patients to prevent life-threatening arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. This role also involves assisting with courteous and timely handling of patient call lights and telephones, ensuring effective communication among staff, physicians, and patients.