Cardiac Monitor Technician

San Joaquin General Hospital Med‑Surg and Emergency Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e‑mail. The e‑mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please check your e‑mail often for updates. If you do not have an e‑mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via U.S. Mail. Typical Duties Observes cardiac rhythms continuously and communicates changes in patients' rhythm, rate, and trends to licensed staff, such as nurses and physicians. Documents on rhythm strip notification of arrhythmia with initials and posts to chart. Recognizes lethal arrhythmias immediately and reacts quickly and efficiently in emergency situations by notifying licensed staff and maintaining appropriate communication during critical situations. Ensures alarm limits are appropriately turned on and verify alarm limits to ensure accurate correlation with current rhythm. Ensures and adjusts size and limit of heart rate on monitoring parameters. Documents in telemetry logbook accurately and maintain count of telemetry boxes and batteries. Troubleshoots monitor alarms and artifacts appropriately and discard artifacts from alarms each shift. Performs basic care of monitoring equipment as required and interacts with the biomedical technician regarding maintenance and repair. Changes and maintains batteries for telemetry boxes. Gives and receives report on all patient rhythms. Ensures adequate supplies of telemetry paper & batteries for both stations: Observes cardiac monitors which have pre‑set parameters at a central monitoring station. Greets the public, answers phones, takes messages, opens patient’s charts to verify telemetry order. Assists in maintaining medical records. Measures, analyzes, and prints rhythm strips every 4 hours and/or any arrhythmia alarms during the shift. Responsible to perform tasks within scope of educational preparation, knowledge and facility procedures and guidelines. Accesses assignment manager. Prints out the assignment for the assigned telemetry units only at the beginning of each shift and adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations. Reviews assignment manager every 2 hours for updates (i.e., new admissions, discharges, and any staffing changes). Reviews and correlates the correct assigned telemetry box/number to patient that is documented on assignment manager and notify charge nurse for any discrepancy. Minimum Qualifications Experience: One (1) year experience equivalent to Nursing Assistant with San Joaquin County. Special Requirement: Successful completion of a Cardiac Rhythm Recognition course (12 hours or more class duration) as assigned by Nursing Education. Proof of completion is required. Applicants must submit proof of completion by the application filing deadline. Knowledge Basic nursing practices and knowledge of various types of materials and equipment relating to patient care and their application. Principles of patient care and general hospital organization. Relevant medical terminology. Basic math including multiplication and division skills. Isolation techniques. Basic communication and collaboration skills. Principles of asepsis. Patient observation skills. Ability Perform a variety of routine and complex patient care services and assist in simple and more difficult treatments. Understand and follow written and oral instructions. Notify the appropriate staff member in a timely manner for changes in patient findings. Provide direct patient care. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Organize and prioritize workload assignments. Multitask and work quickly and accurately with minimal direct supervision. Maintain patient and equipment records. Deal with patients in a patient, understanding, and tolerant manner. Cope with illness, death, and other unpleasant aspects of the job. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public, and with technical and professional personnel. Seek help or knowledge when needed and effectively utilize resources. Stand and walk for long periods of time and exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion and manual dexterity while handling patients or equipment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of medical, professional, administrative and support personnel contacted in the course of work. Physical/Mental Requirements Mobility – operation of a data entry device; constant walking required; frequent pushing/pulling; constant bending/squatting; occasional stair climbing. Lifting – constant lifting duties required of 5–70+ lbs.; constant restraining, lifting/turning of heavy objects and/or people. Vision – constant reading and close‑up work. Dexterity – constant holding, reaching, grasping and writing. Hearing/Talking – constant hearing and talking in person and on the telephone. Emotional/Psychological – occasional exposure to grief and trauma; constant public contact. Special Requirements – may require working nights, weekends, and overtime. Environmental – frequent contact with hazardous materials. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Benefits Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans – Kaiser, Select, and Premier. Employees pay a portion of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans – Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. No cost for employee‑only coverage; dependent coverage at employee’s expense. Vision Insurance: Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee‑only coverage; dependent coverage at employee’s expense. Life Insurance: 1–3 years of service: $1,000; 3–5 years: $3,000; 5–10 years: $5,000; 10+ years: $10,000. Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program using pre‑tax dollars for health‑related expenses not covered by basic plans (Health Flexible Spending Account $2,550 annual limit with $500 carry‑over); dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5,000 annual limit). Retirement Plan: Covered by County Retirement Law of 1937. Refer to SJCERA for details; special notes for employees with other county retirement arrangements. Deferred Compensation: Section 457 plan – agents may contribute up to $22,500 or 100% of inclusive compensation; those 50+ may contribute up to $30,000. Roth IRA now available. Vacation: Maximum earned vacation: 10 days/year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years. Holidays: 14 paid holidays each year. Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation. Incentive: 8 hours administrative leave if balance equals at least half the cumulative amount and employee is on payroll the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid for death of qualifying family member; 2 additional days of accrued leave for spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase: New employees receive starting salary; after 52 weeks on each step, eligible for merit increase to next step. Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career‑related coursework; up to $800 per semester (max $1,600) for approved four‑year college/university program. Parking Supplemental (Downtown Stockton): County contributes up to $20 per pay period for parking pay‑on‑the‑job in Downtown Core Area. School Activities: Up to 40 hours/year (max 8 hours/month) to participate in children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam: Multiple‑choice format; if administered alone counts 100% of overall score. Minimum rating of 70% required. Oral Exam: Structured interview; may include practical exercise. Up to four panel members determine score and rank for eligible list. Minimum rating of 70% required. Written & Oral Exam: If both administered, written weighted at 60%, oral at 40%, unless otherwise indicated. Minimum rating of 70% on each required. Rate‑out: Paper rating of application using criteria; not scheduled. Note: The rating of 70 may denote an arithmetic 70% of total possible points. Online Written Exams may be administered online. Candidates must be notified of the examination date and complete within the given period (typically within five calendar days). Candidates should read the Online Exam Guide for Test Takers prior to the exam. Online exams must be completed in one sitting and can only be taken once. Candidates will have access to an online exam within the allotted time only. A steady internet connection is highly recommended. The allotted time continues if a candidate closes the window or gets disconnected. Once the allotted time expires, access will be unavailable. Microsoft is no longer supporting Internet Explorer; therefore, it is recommended that candidates do not use Internet Explorer to complete online written exams. Candidates without computer access may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for accommodations. Testing Accommodation: Candidates requiring accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must call Human Resources Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io before the examination date. Veteran’s Points: Eligible veterans, unmarried widows, and widowers of veterans may receive 5 points; disabled veterans 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit recent award letter. DD214 disclosure required before examination date. Eligible Lists Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list effective nine months, extendable up to three years. How to Apply Apply Online: By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24‑hour job line at View phone number on click.appcast.io. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter‑office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. 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