What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician, Step Down Unit, Part Time, Variable Shift-12Hr position at Adventist Health?
Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.
Job Summary:
Transcribes physician orders and provides clerical support to nursing staff for smooth operation of the nursing unit under the supervision of the shift charge nurse. Monitors continuous EKG for basic and lethal cardiac arrhythmias. Interacts with staff, physicians, patients and families on the phone and on the Unit in a knowledgeable and understanding manner.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Previous experience as a Unit Clerk/Assistant in a hospital setting, basic computer skills and previous experience as a Monitor Technician in a step-down or critical care environment.: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- Completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class with passing score.: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Performs a variety of duties connected with cardiac rhythms displayed monitor screens. Reads, interprets, and relays pertinent information regarding the cardiac monitors to the appropriate personnel. Provides clerical support.
- Monitors electrocardiogram continuously, identifies and interprets cardiac rhythms, documents arrhythmia and reports significant changes to nursing staff.
- Supports the unit monitoring and evaluation process to improve patient outcome. Provides frontline electronic medical record order entry support for physicians and staff.
- Monitors electronic medical records throughout the day and addresses concerns with the registered nurse as necessary.
- Assists with admission and discharge process. Documents physician progress notes are ready in chart.
- Maintains Central Electrocardiogram (EKG) Telemetry Monitoring system for Direct Observation Unit.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
12 Hour Work Schedule, Variable shift alternating between 10-2230 and 1900-0730
24 hours weekly, 48 hours biweekly
