Monitor Technician - Part Time II Days
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 AHA 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.