Cardiac Surveillance Technician (on call, nights)
Primary Location Clackamas, Oregon
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
Job Number 1269332 Date posted 04/05/2024
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Description:
The Cardiac Surveillance Technician is a member of the health care team under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CST assists in the provision of care by continuous cardiac surveillance for telemetry patients. The CST provides indirect patient care by providing supportive functions to the nursing staff.
Job Summary:
The Cardiac Surveillance Technician is a member of the health care team under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The CST assists in the provision of care by continuous cardiac surveillance for telemetry patients. The CST provides indirect patient care by providing supportive functions to the nursing staff.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provides continuous cardiac surveillance for telemetry patients: Maintains effective communication and collaboration with physician, staff and responsible nurse.
- Maintains current knowledge and competency in rhythm and dysrhythmia identification.
- Compiles and records data for patient record and unit purposes.
- Maintains safety in the use of all equipment.
- Teamwork - works cooperatively with co-workers and other departments for the benefit of the organization. Orients new staff to CST function.
- Performs all other related duties and activities as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Successfully completes EKG Arrhymia test with the grade > 90% overall and 100% lethal arrhythmias within ninty (90) days of hire.
- For on-call positions, must have six (6) months recent telemetry monitoring experience.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required
License, Certification, Registration
- Basic Life Support within 1 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to sit in one place for extended periods of time; manual dexterity, good visual acuity, ability to act quickly.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous cardiac monitoring experience and/or successful completion of basic cardiac monitoring course.
- Demonstrates ability to recognize and interpret cardiac dyshymias.
Primary Location: Oregon,Clackamas,Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Night
Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Working Hours Start: 12:01 AM
Working Hours End: 11:59 AM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W02|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Sunnyside Medical Center - Transtelephonic - 1001
Pay Range: $23.41 - $26.07 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
