Adventist Health·Tehachapi, California
The role involves monitoring cardiac rhythms via telemetric equipment and reporting significant changes to physicians. Additionally, the associate provides clerical support, manages medical records, and maintains cardiac monitoring equipment.
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934.
We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices.
Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living.
Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife.
Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture.
Greets and directs visitors.
Prepares and maintains medical records.
Responds to patient requests for assistance.
Provides information to patients, families, and physicians.
Provides other clerical support to nursing team as required.
Monitors cardiac rhythms of patients on telemetric equipment.
Interprets basic cardiac rhythms, common dysrhythmia and monitor mechanical malfunctions.
Reads, interprets and relays pertinent information regarding the cardiac monitors to the appropriate personnel.
Provides clerical support.
Keeps unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated.
Market context
In California, Unit Associate and Monitor Technician roles are typically in steady demand because hospitals and acute care units need reliable support for patient monitoring and unit coordination across variable shifts. These positions are competitive when candidates bring CPR or BLS certification, strong attention to detail, and prior healthcare experience; the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your certification status and be ready to highlight any experience with telemetry, patient flow, or clerical support.
Monitors electrocardiogram (EKG) continuously, documents arrhythmia and reports significant changes to physician.
Performs a variety clerical duties including routing patient reports. Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and holter monitor replacements in a variety of settings.
Maintains equipment including cardiac monitors, pulse oximeters, phototherapy lights, mist tents and Dinamap.
Checks patient supplies, i.e., telemetry batteries, electrodes, pouches, etc., weekly and orders when necessary.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
