Cardiac Monitor Technician

San Joaquin General Hospital Med‑Surg and Emergency 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. Incentives and Bonuses Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service. Sick Leave : Candidates may receive credit for actual non‑reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours subject to minimum sick leave cash out provisions. New Hire Retention Bonus : $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours) $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours) $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours) 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 verifies them 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 maintains count of telemetry boxes and batteries. Troubleshoots monitor alarms and artifacts appropriately and discards 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. Greets the public, answers phones, takes messages, opens patient’s charts to verify telemetry order, and assists in maintaining medical records. Measures, analyzes, and prints rhythm strips every 4 hours and/or any arrhythmia alarms during the shift. Performs tasks within scope of educational preparation, knowledge and facility procedures and guidelines. Accesses assignment manager and prints out assignments for the assigned telemetry units at the beginning of each shift, adhering to all HIPAA rules and regulations. Reviews assignment manager every 2 hours for updates (i.e., new admissions, discharges, and staffing changes). Reviews and correlates the correct assigned telemetry box/number to the patient documented on assignment manager and notifies 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) as required by Nursing Education. Proof of completion required. 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 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 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 contact; Special Requirements: May require working nights, weekends, and overtime; Environmental: Frequent contact with hazardous materials. 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. Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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. Benefits Employees are members of a bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 1021. Health Insurance: Choice of three plans – Kaiser, Select, Premier. Employees pay a portion of the premium; dependent coverage available. Dental Insurance: Choice of Delta Dental or United Health Care Select. No cost for employee‑only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense. Vision Insurance: Provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee‑only coverage; dependent coverage at employee expense. Life Insurance: $1,000–$10,000 based on years of service (1–3, 3–5, 5–10, 10+ years). Additional term insurance available. Flexible Benefits: Pre‑tax dollars for health, dental, vision expenses and dependent care. Retirement Plan: Covered by County Retirement Law 1937. Use SJCERA for details. Vacation: 10 days (≤3 yrs), 15 days (3–10 yrs), 20 days (10–20 yrs), 23 days (20+ yrs). 14 paid holidays annually. Sick Leave: 12 working days annually, unlimited accumulation; administrative leave incentive available. #J-18808-Ljbffr