Monitor Technician - Clinical Operations Center
About The Position
This position functions in Clinical Logistics and is responsible for monitoring and facilitating patient care remotely through the use of technology and standard operating procedures. Available Shifts DAYS 7A-7P NIGHTS 7P-7A Position Responsibilities Remotely monitors patients related to treatment, behavioral health concerns, arrhythmias and equipment settings. Notifies bedside nurse of any changes and follows current escalation protocol Transports patients using wheelchair, stretcher or wagon within hospital and to and from vehicles Provides 1:1 observation for patients at risk of self-harm Performs routine EKGs. Utilizes the electronic medical record as required for patient care Ensures a clean and safe patient care environment Immediately reports any observed changes in condition or behavior of patients Demonstrates excellence in meeting the needs of customer service and operates in a professional, confidential manner Adheres to the Nemours Standards of Behavior Embraces other duties as assigned to support the Nemours vision/mission Position Requirements American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS) High School Diploma required Decontamination (Hospital Emergency Response Team) training required within one year of hire. At least one of the following required upon hire: CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician) CET (Certified EKG Technician) CCMTT (Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician) A Telemetry or EKG Certificate from an accredited training program Minimum of one year of patient care experience preferred Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.
Requirements
- American Heart Basic Life Support (BLS)
- High School Diploma required
- Decontamination (Hospital Emergency Response Team) training required within one year of hire.
- At least one of the following required upon hire: CCT (Certified Cardiographic Technician)
- CET (Certified EKG Technician)
- CCMTT (Cardiac Monitor Telemetry Technician)
- A Telemetry or EKG Certificate from an accredited training program
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one year of patient care experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Remotely monitors patients related to treatment, behavioral health concerns, arrhythmias and equipment settings. Notifies bedside nurse of any changes and follows current escalation protocol
- Transports patients using wheelchair, stretcher or wagon within hospital and to and from vehicles
- Provides 1:1 observation for patients at risk of self-harm
- Performs routine EKGs.
- Utilizes the electronic medical record as required for patient care
- Ensures a clean and safe patient care environment
- Immediately reports any observed changes in condition or behavior of patients
- Demonstrates excellence in meeting the needs of customer service and operates in a professional, confidential manner
- Adheres to the Nemours Standards of Behavior
- Embraces other duties as assigned to support the Nemours vision/mission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
