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Monitor Technician

Primary Location Riverside, California Facility Name Riverside Medical Center/Medical Offices 1 Schedule Call-in/On-Call Shift Night Salary $24.01 - $26.49 / hour
Job Number 1347500 Date posted 05/12/2025
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Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations on assigned shift and communicates changes to the nursing staff.

Essential Responsibilities:


  • 1.  Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned.



    • 2. Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.



      • 3. Run and post rhythm strips at designated intervals.



        • 4. Assists in initiating code blues.



          • 5. Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.



            • 6. Collaborates with RN to verify lead placement on patients.



              • 7. Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes. Notify nursing staff of any changes in cardiac rhythm.



                • 8. Place patient identification sticker on monitor.



                  • 9. Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient conditions.



                    • 10. Clean equipment after each patient use.  Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor,  telemetry transmitter (delivered by PCA,) central monitor bank and arrhythmia analysis/printer.



                      • 10. Test equipment for proper working order, ensure that equipment is in good working condition.  Report equipment problems to supervisor.



                        • 11. Maintain work area clean and orderly.



                          • 12. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.



                            • 13. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable,) and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.



                              • 14. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles as defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission and specific departmental/organizational initiatives.  Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
                              Basic Qualifications:

                              Experience


                              • Successful completion of arrhythmia update within the last two years if  basic arrhythmia class taken over two years ago.  Successful completion of the Kaiser Permanente basic arrhythmia assessment test with a score of  80% or better.  Adequate hearing, either alone or with a hearing device.  Previous monitor observer experience preferred.  Ability to organize, and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  Ability to work as a team member.


                              Education


                              • Formal EKG arrhythmia class with a minimum of 20 hours.


                              License, Certification, Registration


                              • N/A


                              Additional Requirements:

                              Preferred Qualifications:



                              Notes:

                              Rotating weekends.

                              May schedule up to 40 hours per week.

Primary Location: California,Riverside,Riverside Medical Center/Medical Offices 1 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Night Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Working Hours Start: 11:00 PM Working Hours End: 07:30 AM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B05|USW|Local 7600 Job Level: Individual Contributor Department: Riverside Med Center - Mixed MedSurg/Tele Unit 2 - 0801 Pay Range: $24.01 - $26.49 / hour Travel: No

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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