Central Monitor Technician

Corewell Health • Saint Joseph, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary 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. Essential Functions 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. How Corewell Health cares for you 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 the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, travel, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Requirements

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6 months of relevant experience health care
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
• CRT-CPR - AHA American Heart Association Ludington 90 Days required

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.

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, travel, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees