Monitor Technician

Sanford Health • Eau Claire, WI

2d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Monitor Tech provides support services. Some 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. In addition, the monitor tech will be responsible in monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs as well as following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms. Ability to interpret alarms and follow through with appropriate communication as needed. Depending on location, the monitor tech may also be providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Follows set algorithms, interprets alarming events, and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required.
• Basic computer keyboarding skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies.

Responsibilities

• Provides support services.
• Performs basic computer keyboarding.
• Tears down and assembles patient charts as appropriate.
• Calls other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed.
• Stocks supplies.
• Monitors and interprets patient heart rhythms and vital signs.
• Follows set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms.
• Interprets alarms and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.
• Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients (depending on location).
• Summons nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Follows set algorithms, interprets alarming events, and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.

What This Job Offers

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