Monitor Tech-Clinical Assistant

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

12d

About The Position

Works under the supervision of a Nurse Manager in the Telemetry Department. The Monitor Tech/Clinical Assistant performs general departmental duties and supports SOMC’s strategic values by providing excellent care. The role may include basic patient-care activities addressing patients’ personal needs and comfort, as well as other duties assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school exam.
Successfully complete SOMC Arrhythmia competency upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Clerical vocational training.
Previous secretarial experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor cardiac rhythm by telemetry and/or hardware; interpret and identify rhythms; and report variances and life-threatening arrhythmias to the appropriate nurse.
Assist with applying telemetry and replacing telemetry patient batteries.
Welcome and greet people arriving on the unit; update Vocera staff assignments; and serve as a resource for others using CPOE.
Assist with data and order entry, department correspondence, mail, office supply ordering and stocking, reports, records, files, manuals, and copying tasks.
Answer, screen, and refer incoming calls and visitors; respond to general inquiries; and maintain proper documentation.
Maintain the patient environment and perform routine cleaning tasks in the nursing unit.
Observe patients and report unusual conditions or reactions to the nurse; assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; answer call lights; respond to patient needs; and document according to policy.
Schedule patient follow-up appointments as needed.
Monitor patient movement using a camera and monitor panel, report patient movement and attempted falls, and report alarms to appropriate staff.
Assist with rounding on difficult patients or provide one-to-one care for suicidal or difficult-to-manage patients.
Promptly enter and update patient data and guardrails in the Care View system and respond to patients in need through the Care View Monitoring System.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis.
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility.
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension).
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Earned Wage Access.
Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition and certification assistance.
Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC.
Employee discount and payroll deduct programs.
Other benefit offerings; eligibility depends on employment status, position type, and hours worked.