Central Telemetry Monitoring Tech
About The Position
The Central Telemetry Monitoring Tech remotely monitors patients and patient information using remote monitoring technology. The role monitors and interprets heart rhythms and other patient data, identifies changes from baseline, and alerts Registered Nurses or bedside clinical staff when assessment or intervention may be needed. Technicians also provide continuous video surveillance of multiple adult or pediatric patients, interact with and redirect patients through video technology, document information when applicable, and respond to patient-related inquiries from medical staff and the care team. The Cardiac Monitoring Center is on the second floor of Blodgett Hospital. Central Monitor Technicians work together to monitor patients from multiple hospitals in the Grand Rapids area. The role includes a 4–5 week orientation consisting of morning classroom training and additional training with a preceptor.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in an inpatient setting.
Responsibilities
- Remotely monitor patients and/or patient information using remote monitoring technology.
- Monitor and interpret heart rhythms or other patient data to detect variances from baseline.
- Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns, current patterns, and prior variances.
- Observe cardiac monitor screens and inform the Registered Nurse of variances so the patient can be examined.
- Document and post information on patient records when applicable.
- Continuously observe multiple adult or pediatric patients using video monitoring technology.
- Interact with and redirect patients through remote video monitoring technology.
- Observe video monitor screens and notify bedside clinical staff of situations requiring intervention.
- Answer patient-related inquiries from medical staff and the patient care team.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
