Central Monitoring Tech
There are both Full Time and Part Time opportunities available.
About the role
Remotely monitors patients and/or patient information using remote monitoring technology. Monitors and interprets heart rhythm or other patient data to detect variances from baseline. Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances. Observes screen of cardiac monitor and informs Registered Nurse (RN) of variances to initiate examination of patient. Documents and posts information on patient records if applicable.
Provides continuous observation and surveillance of multiple adult or pediatric patients via video monitoring technology. Requires patient interaction and redirection via remote video monitoring technology. Observes screen of video monitor and informs clinical bedside staff members of situations needing intervention. Answers calls for inquiries concerning patients from medical staff and the patient care team.
Responsibilities
- Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients in the hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment.
- Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances.
- Observes screen of cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm.
- Informs RN of variances to initiate examination of patient.
- Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern, using calipers, and posts information on patient records.
- Provides continuous observation and surveillance of multiple adult or pediatric patients via video monitoring technology.
- Interacts with patients and redirects via video monitoring technology.
- Answers calls for inquiries concerning patients from medical staff and the patient care team.
- Maintains records by labeling, assembling, filing/distributing appropriate reports/documents, maintaining log order and other related duties.
- Cleans environment/work area/equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 6 months of relevant healthcare experience
- CRT-CPR certification from the AHA (American Heart Association) required within 90 days of hire
Preferred: Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Schedule
- Employment Type: Part time
- Shift: Night (United States of America)
- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24