Monitor Technician

MemorialCare•Laguna Hills, CA

5d•$23 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values\: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Monitor Technician (MT) is responsible for monitoring/interpretation of cardiac rhythm monitored patients and for coordinating communication activities between caregivers, departments, patients, and visitors. The MT is accountable for accurate maintenance of the patient’s paper medical record. Assists health care providers in the function of order entry and navigating the patient’s electronic healthcare record in accordance with position security level. The MT also assists Patient Flow Coordinator/House Supervisors/Clinical Supervisor/Relief Charge Nurse in the coordination of patient admission, transfer, and discharge activities.

Requirements

Telemetry trained preferred, with demonstrated competency in interpretation of EKG rhythms upon hire (required)
Well versed in medical terminology preferred

Nice To Haves

One-year acute care experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Proficient computer skills

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform assigned activities.
Demonstrates the ability to facilitate smooth and efficient unit operations
Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform order management activities.
Demonstrates the ability to perform activities related to admission, transfer and discharge.
Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently use equipment in the delivery of patient care and assures equipment is operational.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain an accurate, legally sound and complete paper medical record.
Demonstrates the ability to manage patient/family concerns and questions related to patient care/operations.
Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion in order to maintain good relations with others.
Ability to be at work and be on time.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
Ability to prioritize and multitask.