AHMC Healthcare·Riverside, California
The Monitor Technician is responsible for reading and interpreting cardiac monitors and arrhythmias. They also provide clerical support by accurately transcribing physician orders and maintaining unit census logs.
Overview The Monitor Technician is skilled in reading and interpreting cardiac monitors and arrhythmias.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for clerical support on the patient care unit. Maintains accurate order entry transmission of physician’s orders to ancillary departments. Works under the direction of a licensed nurse. Accurately and timely transcribes all orders from the chart to order entry in Imed including CCU orders and DOU emergency orders. Utilizes computer skills for accurate unit census and order entry, and maintains all log books, (i.e. census, telemetry, consults).
Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course and pass dysrhythmia test. Monitor Technician experience preferred. Current Basic Life Support Level C (Healthcare Provider) certification. Basic computer skills. Knowledge of medical terminology.
Candidates must complete a Basic Arrhythmia course, pass a dysrhythmia test, and hold a current BLS Level C certification. Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology are required.
Market context
In California, Monitor Tech openings are often tied to hospitals and telemetry units that need staff who can track cardiac rhythms and respond quickly to changes. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates with arrhythmia training, dysrhythmia testing, BLS Level C, and comfort with basic computer systems and medical terminology. Before applying, confirm your Basic Arrhythmia course and BLS credentials are current, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time reading the original posting.
