Monitor Technician - Full Time Nights

Valley Presbyterian Hospital

  • Van Nuys, CA
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Acute Careunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Cardiac Monitoringunmatched
    • Cardiographyunmatched
    • Clinical Medicineunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Critical Careunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Electrocardiogramunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Hospitalunmatched
    • MEDITECHunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Safetyunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Telemetryunmatched
    • Telephone Skillsunmatched

    Description

    Monitor Technician

    Valley Presbyterian Hospital

    Support Cardiac Monitoring & Patient Safety

    At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, our Monitor Technicians play a vital role in supporting patient safety and clinical care by continuously monitoring cardiac rhythms and communicating critical changes to the healthcare team. We're seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Monitor Technician to support patient monitoring, clerical operations, and departmental workflow in a fast-paced clinical environment.

    What You'll Do

    • Monitor cardiac rhythms for patients on telemetry and report abnormalities immediately to nursing staff
    • Print and document rhythm strips per hospital policy and during emergencies
    • Notify Rapid Response or Code Blue teams as appropriate based on patient cardiac rhythms
    • Accurately admit, update, and discharge patients in the central monitoring system
    • Observe telemetry monitors during patient transport as directed by the Registered Nurse
    • Assist with clerical duties including Meditech data entry, filing, answering telephones, and call lights
    • Maintain accurate documentation related to admissions, transfers, and discharges
    • Support unit operations by maintaining supplies, forms, and manuals
    • Assist with indirect patient care duties including transportation and discharge support

    What You Bring

    • Strong understanding of cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
    • Excellent communication and customer service skills
    • Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong attention to detail and critical thinking abilities
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a healthcare team
    • Basic computer proficiency and familiarity with healthcare systems preferred

    Experience

    • Prior patient care and/or monitor technician experience preferred
    • Previous healthcare experience with EKG monitoring preferred

    Education

    • High school diploma or equivalent required
    • Completion of a Certified Cardiography Technician program preferred

    Requirements

    • Completion of EKG training and healthcare-related monitoring experience
    • Current BLS certification
    • LA City Fire Card within 30 days of hire
    • VPH Annual Competency completion within 30 days of hire/transfer
    • EKG competency exam completion within 30 days of hire

    Why VPH

    • Mission-driven healthcare organization
    • Critical role supporting patient safety and cardiac monitoring
    • Collaborative, team-oriented clinical environment
    • Opportunity to grow within telemetry and acute care services

    Apply today to support exceptional patient care and cardiac monitoring at VPH.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationVan Nuys, CA

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