**Responsibilities**

+ Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Telemetry Technician delivers efficient, high-quality care to monitored patients. This includes continuous observation of hemodynamic monitors to detect and promptly communicate any potential or life-threatening arrhythmias.

+ Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Performance Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards and the Patient's Bill of Rights.

+ Ensures the accurate identification and reporting of the monitored patient's hemodynamic status.

+ Maintains monitoring equipment and supplies, making arrangements for reorder, repair and quality control.

+ Establishes and maintains effective interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors and Hospital personnel, while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

+ Documents and communicates all appropriate data/information to intra/interdepartmental personnel.

+ Initiates, maintains and documents placement of monitor leads based on the Registered Nurse's assessment

+ Ensures placement of monitor strips in the patient's medical record as defined by Hospital/departmental standards

+ Attends continuing education essential in furthering knowledge and skill in arrhythmia monitoring and equipment

+ Serves as a preceptor and role model for new Monitor Technicians and students.

+ Accesses network and effectively utilizes electronic applications (e.g., e-mail, LMS, T.E.A.M, etc) on a daily basis.

+ May perform duties of the Unit Secretary or Nursing Assistant as requested by management

+ Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

**Qualifications**

+ Previous experience as a Monitor Technician in an acute care setting.

+ High School diploma/GED required.

+ Successful completion of an approved basic arrhythmia program required

+ Current AHA BLS card required.

+ Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

**Overview**

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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**Pay Range**

$26.31 - $33.05 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.