Monitor Tech

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

St. John's Regional Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Monitor Tech to join our dynamic Acute Care team. This position requires a dedicated individual with strong clinical skills and a passion for providing exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring patients' cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and other physiological data while assisting the nursing staff with various unit-based tasks.

• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and other physiological data from bedside monitors, identifying and escalating critical changes to the nursing staff immediately.
• Accurately document all observations, interventions, and communications related to patient monitoring.
• Assist nursing staff with patient care activities, including but not limited to:
  • Vital signs monitoring and documentation
  • Basic patient hygiene and comfort measures
  • Specimen collection and transport
  • Restocking supplies
  • Assisting with patient ambulation (as appropriate)
• Maintaining a clean and organized work environment, following all infection control protocols.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic equipment malfunctions; escalate complex issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Participate in unit-based in-services and continuing education programs.
• Collaborate effectively with the nursing team, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, including HIPAA regulations.

• High school education or equivalency required.
• A minimum of six (6) months of recent acute care experience as a unit clerk is preferred.
• Completion of basic arrhythmia course
• Internal basic arrhythmia and lethal arrhythmia assessment test with a score of 85% or better
• Basic EKG court certification
• Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS) required.
• Nursing background preferred.
• Previous computer and or electronic health record experience preferred.

This position is represented by SEIU UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.