Monitor Tech, Observation Care, PD/Days (12hrs) - Saddleback

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Monitor Technician (MT) is responsible for monitoring/interpretation of cardiac rhythm monitored patients and for coordinating communication activities between caregivers, departments, patients, and visitors.  The MT is accountable for accurate maintenance of the patient’s paper medical record.  Assists health care providers in the function of order entry, and navigating the patient’s electronic healthcare record in accordance with position security level.  The MT also assists Patient Flow Coordinator/House Supervisors/Charge Nurse in the coordination of patient admission, transfer, and discharge activities.  The MT will also assist in patient admission, transfer, discharge flow processes, and for providing the most basic of patient care including data collection, personal hygiene, and assistance with activities of daily living.  

The MT understands and supports the organization’s Strategic Plan, Lean Initiatives for Continuous Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, and Patient Centered Care.

1. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform assigned activities.
2. Demonstrates the ability to facilitate smooth and efficient unit operations
3. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform order management activities.
4. Demonstrates the ability to perform activities related to admission, transfer and discharge.
5. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently use equipment in the delivery of patient care and assures equipment is operational.
6. Demonstrates the ability to maintain an accurate, legally sound and complete paper medical record.
7. Demonstrates the ability to manage patient/family concerns and questions related to patient care/operations.
8. Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
9. Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion in order to maintain good relations with others.
10. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
11. Ability to prioritize and multitask
12. Ability to be at work and be on time.
13. Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives.

Pay Range: $21.00 PD 

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Experience/Education:

One year acute care experience preferred.

Proficient computer skills.

BLS required

High School Graduate or equivalent.

Telemetry trained with demonstrated competency in interpretation of EKG rhythms upon hire preferred.

Medical terminology background preferred.