Monitor Tech Full Time Days

Since 1972, Placentia-Linda Hospital has expanded right along with north Orange County. As our communities grow, we continue to offer a full range of medical services to meet your family�s needs. One thing remains the same � our caring and compassionate staff, which is committed to providing excellent quality and customer satisfaction. The numerous awards and distinctions we�ve earned demonstrate that. The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in America, once again named Placentia-Linda Top Performer on Key Quality Measures in 2014. The hospital was recognized for exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

Job Summary:

This position will be performing technical and clerical duties. The technical components include monitoring and interpreting patients' cardiac rhythms and reporting life-treating arrhythmias to appropriate personnel while utilizing the chain of command. Telemetry monitor management includes admitting, discharging, transferring and the monitoring of alarms. Technician able to communicate using SBAR communication. Greets customers and ensures meeting of needs or referred to appropriate resources. Support best use of resources in management of equipment, supplies, and other department resources. Reports to the Manager and Director of the department.

Medical terminology. Basic computer skills preferred. Knowledge of telemetry units and retrieving results from computer. Able to interpret normal and abnormal rhythms and recognize artifact. Must be able to speak, read and write English.

• Medical terminology and completion of ECG interpretation course
• Six months experience as a tele tech and previous clerical/secretarial experience preferred
• American Heart Association BLS certification required

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.