Central Monitor Tech

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Monitoring Center is located on the 4th floor of Blodgett Hospital. Central Monitor Technicians will monitor ECGs and do some video monitoring of low-risk patients in place of a sitter. Around 16 technicians will work together to monitor patients from multiple hospitals around the Grand Rapids area to ensure their safety. Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction. 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 call for inquiries concerning patients from medical staff and the patient care team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program

Responsibilities

• 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 call for inquiries concerning patients from medical staff and the patient care team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED