Description: Job Summary:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

• Obtain, compile, prepare and maintain records for the nursing unit assigned. Observe cardiac rhythm of patients on monitor. Run and post rhythm stripes at designated intervals. Initiate code blues. Interpret rhythms and validate computer readout. Check and verify lead placement on patients. Compare posted strip to previous strip and notify nursing staff of changes. Notify nursing staff of any change in cardiac rhythm. Place patient identification sticker on monitor. Recognize and respond to unusual or abnormal patient condition. Equipment and Instruments: Clean equipment after each patient use. Equipment includes cardiac (ECG) monitor, telemetry transmitter, central monitor bank, and Arrhythmia analysis/printer. Test equipment for proper working order. Ensure that equipment is in good working condition. Report equipment problems to supervisor. Maintain work area clean and orderly. Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Pay Grade: 21

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

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

• Successful completion of arrhythmia updated within the last two (2) years if basic arrhythmia class taken over two (2) 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

• School Diploma or GED.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support

Notes:

• This is an on-call position; days and hours may vary.

• If twelve (12) hour option chosen, shift will be 8:00 pm - 8:30 am with 8-hour back up shift 12:00 am - 8:30 am.

Primary Location: California,Anaheim,Orange Co Anaheim Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Night
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 08:00 PM
Working Hours End: 08:30 AM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: OC Anaheim Medical Center - Mixed MedSurg/Tele Unit 2 - 0801
Pay Range: $25.14 - $27.72 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

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