Per Diem / PRN Telemetry Technician
APN Healthcare Services Inc
Irvine, CA
Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: The Cardiac Monitor Technician provides continuous observation of the patients cardiac rhythm. Identifies basic arrhythmias and provides prompt notification of changes/issues to the RN or Physician Troubleshoots false alarms and system issues. Documents values and mounts rhythm strips according to unit standards. Will also provide continuous observation of the patients who are being monitored during special procedures. Must be able to work weekends and rotating shifts, including evenings, nights and holidays. Job Responsibilities: -Provides continuous observation and cardiac monitoring for an assigned group of patients. -Reporting changes in patient condition to RN and/or physician as appropriate. -Provides continuous observation during special procedures as needed or directed. -Ensures patient monitors and/or telemetry units are intact and functional. -Identifies basic arrhythmias, anticipates emergent situations, and reacts appropriately. -Troubleshoots false alarms and the monitoring system. -Obtains and mounts rhythm strips according to standards, as directed and provides an accurate rhythm summary at change of shift or as needed. -Appropriately provides basic clerical functions such as telephone reception coverage, copying, filing, and distributing documents and ordering supplies. -Ensures office equipment is functioning and coordinates repair/replacement as necessary.

Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum one (1) year experience monitoring cardiac activity. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A

Required Education: -N/A Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Basic Life Support. -Electrocardiography (ECG) Certification. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A