Unit Associate / Monitor Technician
Provides major clerical support for the department. Answers call volumes of up to 10,000 per month. Responds to patient requests for assistance. Provides information to patients, families, pharmacies, physicians and nursing staff. Coordinates urgent, emergent and inter-facility patient transfers in addition to discharge transfers. Coordinates obtaining insurance authorizations for admission. Monitors cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetric equipment and vital signs. Interprets basic cardiac rhythms, common dysrhythmia and monitor mechanical malfunctions. Reads, interprets and relays pertinent information regarding the cardiac monitors to the appropriate personnel. Facilitates facility and equipment repairs within the department. Keeps unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated.
Function: Nursing
Family: Nursing Support
Level: Assistant/Technician
FLSA: Non-Exempt
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
Cardiac Rhythm Recognition coursework: Preferred
Critical Care Dysrhythmia electrocardiogram (EKG) coursework: Preferred
Minimum Work Experience
One year’s relevant experience: Preferred
Required Licenses
Other
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Required
Refer to the Required Licenses and Certifications list for additional job and/or unit specific requirements.
Required Skills
Refer to Job Analysis #01A for details regarding additional ability requirements.
You'll be successful with the following qualifications:
Education:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Cardiac Rhythm Recognition coursework: Preferred
- Critical Care Dysrhythmia electrocardiogram (EKG) coursework: Preferred
Work Experience:
- One year's relevant experience: Preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Required
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
The estimated base pay for this position is $16.02 to $24.01. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through years of experience, differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.