Patient Monitoring Tech- FT

About the role

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned patient(s) via video to enhance patient safety and inform appropriate staff of activity that places the patient(s) at risk.
• Document patient(s) activity.
• Perform extensive dysrhythmia interpretation and monitoring for all portable cardiac telemetry and hard wire monitored patients.
• Utilize effective communication with multiple nursing units and interdisciplinary team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of assigned training and education with passing scores on all exams/tests.
• Graduate of Technical Education Program or Medical Assistant Program.
• Obtain certification in HeartSaver OR Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for long periods of time.
• Minimal physical activity required.
• Visually monitor several monitor screens with multiple cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry waveforms, and/or patients for sustained periods of time.

Working Environment

• Working closely with others (co-workers) and able to communicate effectively with the entire healthcare team.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot technology with biomedical engineering and clinical staff.
• Ability to work as a cooperative, focused team player, take direction well, and have a positive attitude to work with the patients, nursing staff, and physicians.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to multitask to keep track of a large number of patients.
• Ability to maintain and clean and safe work area.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Good verbal and writing skills.