Patient Observer Technician - Full Time

About the role

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo. Location: Fargo, ND. Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA.

The Monitor Tech provides support services. Duties include basic computer keyboarding skills, tearing down and assembling patient charts as appropriate, calling other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed, and stocking supplies. The role also involves monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs, following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms, interpreting alarms, and communicating appropriately. Depending on location, the monitor tech may provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients and summon nursing staff if patient assistance is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic computer keyboarding tasks
• Tear down and assemble patient charts as needed
• Contact other departments to relay information about ordered tests and procedures
• Stock supplies
• Monitor and interpret patient heart rhythms and vital signs
• Follow set algorithm parameters and respond to alarms
• Communicate alarming events to appropriate staff
• Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients (where applicable)
• Summon nursing staff when patient assistance is required

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED (required)
• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies (preferred)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

Pay

Salary range: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour. Sign‑on bonus available for eligible applicants.

Schedule

Full‑time position with 36.00 weekly hours.