Monitor Technician

About the Hospital

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Founded in 1972, our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythms via direct cardiac monitors.
• Meets the communication needs of the department.
• Transcribes physician orders in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system.
• Verifies that lab tests and radiology tests have been ordered and completed.
• Prepares and compiles records in Med/Surg/Telemetry.
• Orders supplies for the unit and prepares and completes each patient's chart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis.
• Able to assist nursing staff with indirect patient care duties as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
• May provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the RN within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant if:
  • Possesses active CNA certification;
  • Demonstrates annual competency in CNA duties and skills; and
  • Is relieved of Monitor Technician duties during the time of assisting the RN.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent or related experience (required for all new hires, effective April 2014).
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Six months previous experience in Healthcare or as a Monitor Technician.

Benefits

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.58 to $26.89 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Schedule

Full Time, Night Shift