Per Diem Monitor (EKG) Tech - Emergency Department - Santa Monica

General Information

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Work Location: Santa Monica, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 7am - 7pm 12hr day and variable shifts including weekends and holidays Posted Date 09/20/2024 Salary Range: $32.41 - 32.41 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 17634

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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The EKG MT is responsible for continuously monitoring EKG, non invasive BP machines, continuous pulse oximetry, and /or respiratory rate ate the Central Monitor Station.

Continuously monitor patient’s rhythm, BP, HR and pulse oximetry in a central station.

Obtain EKG strip from Central Monitor and measures patient’s HR, PR, QRS and QT intervals.

Recognize changes in patient’s baseline ekg, new arrhythmias, rate changes and obtain ekg strips and notify the RN immediately.

Communicate with the RN and/or physician regarding EKG status, V/S and pulse oximeter readings.

Use Central Monitor to admit and discharge patients.

Admit and discharge patients to/from telemetry box/ monitor

Retrieve past  events from Central Monitor

Obtain documents from computer for RN as requested.

Notify appropriate department of malfunctioning equipment.

Respond to audio and visual alarms.

Maintain monitor alarms as determined by policy.

Obtain EKG rhythms as requested by the RN.

Notify the RN of interference or lead fails

Maintain the equipment Log with the number of functional monitors, telemetry boxes and placement of in-use monitors

Monitor patients in Lead 11 and V1.

Salary: $32.41 - $32.41 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with: 

• EKG certificate or certification, highly preferred
• Associate degree or diploma, preferred
  
• Experience in 5-lead EKG monitoring using Phillips® monitor, preferred

Successful completion of an approved basic arrhythmia program( minimum of 14 hours)     -   Required/training provided by Department

Ability to establish and maintain a courteous and co-operative working relationship with patients, families and co-workers.  Required

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly using English vocabulary and grammar