Cardiac Monitor Technician

Location: Stockton, California, United States. This examination is being given to fill two vacancies in the Med‑Surg and Emergency departments of San Joaquin General Hospital and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. 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. NOTE: 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 submission. Please be sure to 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 US 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 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 One (1) year experience equivalent to Nursing Assistant with San Joaquin County. 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 of the 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 change 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; Understand and follow written and oral instructions; 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 in the handling of 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 contract. Special Requirements – May require working nights, weekends, and overtime. Environmental – Frequent contact with hazardous materials. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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. For more information go to Benefits Health Insurance – Choice of three health plans: Kaiser, Select, and Premier. Employees pay a portion of the premium. Dependent coverage also available. Dental Insurance – Two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care‑Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense. Vision Insurance – Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee-only coverage; dependent coverage available at employee’s expense. Life Insurance – Eligible employees receive life‑insurance coverage based on length of service: $1,000 (1–3 years), $3,000 (3–5 years), $5,000 (5–10 years), $10,000 (10+ years). Additional term life insurance may be purchased at group rate. Flexible Benefits Plan – Voluntary program allowing employees to use pre‑tax dollars for health‑related expenses not covered by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2,550 annual limit with $500 carry‑over) and for dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5,000 annual limit). Retirement Plan – Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Employees may also participate in the County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA). Details at Deferred Compensation – Section 457 plan with annual contribution of $22,500 or 100% of eligible compensation (whichever is less), up to $30,000 for employees age 50 or older. Roth IRA also available. Vacation – Maximum earned vacation: 10 days each 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 effective July 1, 2017. Sick Leave – 12 working days per year with unlimited accumulation. Bereavement Leave – 3 days paid for the death of a qualifying family member; 2 additional days if the employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child dies. Merit Salary Increase – New employees receive the starting salary; after 52 weeks on each pay step, eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Educational Reimbursement – Up to $850 per fiscal year for career‑related coursework; up to $800 per semester for accepted college or university programs (maximum $1,600 per fiscal year). Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton – County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees with parking expenses in the downtown core area. School Activities – Employees may take up to 40 hours per year (no more than 8 hours per month) to participate in children’s school activities. Selection Procedures Written Exam: The civil service written exam is multiple choice. If administered alone, it constitutes 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam: Structured interview assessing education, training and experience; may include a practical exercise. Top candidates are referred for hiring interviews. If administered alone, 100% of overall score; minimum rating of 70% required. Written & Oral Exam: Qualified candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination; weighted 60% written, 40% oral unless otherwise indicated. Rate‑out: Paper rating of application using criteria of education, training and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate‑out process. #J-18808-Ljbffr