Monitor Technician
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationSan Marcos, CA, US
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Perform arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations
Use an electrocardiograph to record variations in the action of the heart muscle
Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor
Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals
Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout
Check and verify lead placement on patients
Notify nursing staff of changes in cardiac rhythm
Clean equipment after each patient use
Test equipment for proper working order
Maintain work area clean and orderly
Answer telephone and relay messages
Obtain all scheduled and STAT ECGs in the in-patient setting
Utilize correct lead placement for cardiac monitoring devices/procedures
Prepare EKG and patient for cardiac monitoring/testing procedures
Perform computer data entry and retrieval
Maintain equipment in operating order and notify supervisor of needed repairs
Perform routine cleaning/maintenance of cardiac equipment per workflow and infection control policy
Assist providers with access to cardiac monitor reports
Establish courteous relations with public, patients and personnel
Greet patients in a pleasant and professional manner
Uphold Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures and applicable laws
Skills
ECG monitor
telemetry transmitter
central monitor bank
Arrhythmia analysis/printer
12 lead ECG machine
computer data entry
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, perform arrhythmia or ECG monitor observations on assigned shift and communicates changes to the nursing staff. The monitor technician shall also use an electrocardiograph to record variations in the action of the heart muscle for use in the diagnosis of heart ailments in an in the in-patient setting; prepares graphs and report.
Essential Responsibilities:
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Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.
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Greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner.
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Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor.
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Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals.
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Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout.
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Check and verify lead placement on patients.
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Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes.
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Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm.
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Place patient identification sticker on monitor.
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Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient condition.
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Equipment and Instruments: Clean equipment after each patient use.
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Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis/printer and 12 lead ECG machine.
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Test equipment for proper working order.
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Maintain work area clean and orderly.
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Answers telephone and relays messages.
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Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed. Explains and answers questions regarding equipment function and procedures.
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Obtains all scheduled ECGs in the in-patient setting
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Obtains STAT ECGs in the in-patient setting
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Utilizes correct lead placement for the various cardiac monitoring devices/procedures.
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Prepares EKG
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Prepares patient for and performs a variety of cardiac monitoring and testing procedures Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned.
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Able to perform computer data entry and retrieval.
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Maintains equipment in operating order and notifies supervisor of needed repairs. Initiates work tickets as per department workflow.
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Performs routine cleaning/maintenance of cardiac equipment as per department workflow and infection control policy.
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Assists providers with access to the various cardiac monitor reports.
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Performs other related duties as required