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Monitor Tech

Posted on June 2, 2025

  • Van Nuys, United States of America
  • 23.0 - 28.0 USD (hourly)
  • Full Time

Monitor Tech

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Employment Status:
Full Time (72-80 Hours Per Pay Period)
Job Category:
Allied Health/Clinical
Salary Range (DOE):
$23.00 - $28.56 per hour
Monitor Tech

About Valley Presbyterian Hospital:
Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a beacon of health in the San Fernando Valley, committed to providing outstanding care and improving community health. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Monitor Tech to join our dedicated team.

Position: Monitor Tech

What You'll Do:
As a Monitor Tech, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the departmental healthcare team and patients by monitoring patient cardiac rhythms, notifying the nursing staff of any abnormalities, maintaining accurate records of cardiac activity, and troubleshooting technical issues with monitoring equipment:

  • Observing monitors for all patients on the unit, printing strips per policy, and reporting changes to the RN/Charge Nurse immediately.
  • Observing the monitor as needed during en-route transportation under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
  • Providing general clerical support to the departmental manager, staff, physicians, and patients, including Meditech data entry, filing, and answering telephones and call lights.
What We're Looking For:
  • Experience:
    • Prior experience in patient care/monitoring preferred.
  • Skills:
    • Basic arithmetic, reading, and writing skills.
    • Ability to read, write, and speak English.
    • Demonstrated technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills, and sensitivity.
    • Strong customer service skills required for effective communication with patients, staff, and physicians.
    • Basic knowledge of software used by the department preferred.
    • Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, use time management skills and solve problems.
    • Capability to work independently as well as part of a healthcare team.
    • Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
  • Education:
    • High school graduate or equivalent.
    • Completion of a Certified Cardiography Technician program preferred.
  • Licensures/Certification:
    • Completion of EKG training and experience in the healthcare setting.
    • Must complete and maintain an AHA BLS certification.
    • Must complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment.
    • Must complete and maintain VPH Annual Competency at the time of hire within the first 30 days of employment or transfer.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Supportive Environment: We prioritize teamwork, professional growth, and a positive work culture.
  • Impactful Work: Your role will directly contribute to the smooth operation of our organization.
  • Professional Development: We offer continuous learning and advancement opportunities to help you grow in your career.
Specific Responsibilities:
  • Clinical Duties:
    • Assist with transportation and discharge of patients and other indirect patient care duties as appropriate.
    • Understand and correctly utilize all modes of communication to notify the appropriate emergency team (Rapid Response, Code Blue) as determined by the patient’s cardiac rhythm.
    • Communicate and document changes in the patient’s cardiac rhythm with immediate communication to the RN of all significant changes. Run strips per unit routine and in emergencies.
    • Correctly interpret cardiac rhythms, conferring with appropriate resources on borderline cases.
    • Correctly update/admit/discharge patients from the central monitoring system promptly.
  • Teamwork and Professionalism:
    • Display professional commitment and support the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
    • Effectively organize and prioritize workflow while maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment.
    • In conjunction with and as directed by the manager/nurse in charge, effectively organize and prioritize workflow while maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment.
  • Administrative Duties:
    • Maintain unit supplies, forms, and manuals.
    • Perform receptionist functions for the department, answering all telephone lines and patient calls promptly and politely, taking accurate messages as appropriate.
    • Assure and ensure that all telephone calls, including internal calls, are routed properly by following up with the appropriate party.
    • Remain aware of the current census and maintain accurate documentation on admissions, transfers, and discharges, communicating changes promptly.
    • Use the computer system for order entry and to assist the health team in obtaining needed information. Print reports as required.
  • Performance Improvement:
    • Understand and participate in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
General Responsibilities:
  • Compliance:
    • Comply with organizational policies and procedures, including those on customer satisfaction and service excellence.
  • Professionalism:
    • Demonstrate professionalism and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
  • Communication:
    • Communicate effectively with team members and other departments.
  • Training and Education:
    • Participate in departmental training and continuing education activities.
  • Safety:
    • Adhere to safety and infection control practices.
    • Actively participate in the Patient Safety Program and report any safety concerns or incidents.
Ready to Elevate Your Career? Join us at Valley Presbyterian Hospital and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence. Apply today to make a difference!

$23.00 to $28.56 Per Hour


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