Monitor Technician - Straight Weekends - Part Time

Sanford Health • Weston, WI

5d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role must be able to interpret alarms and follow through with appropriate communication as needed. Must know how to use organizational policies and procedures. May have access to medications for purposes of distribution to licensed personnel. May include reception duties i.e. answering phones, use of multi-line telephone system and spectra-links. Must be organized and have ability to prioritize work, function under and handle stress and ability to do detailed work efficiently. Must have good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills and able to collaborate with other team members. 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) required
• Basic computer keyboarding skills
• Ability to prioritize work
• Ability to function under and handle stress
• Ability to do detailed work efficiently
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with other team members
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare is helpful
• Previous experience with clerical/business services
• Previous experience with communications equipment
• Previous experience with computer entry

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs
• Following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms
• Interpreting alarms and following through with appropriate communication
• Tearing down and assembling patient charts as appropriate
• Calling other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures
• Stocking supplies
• Answering phones, use of multi-line telephone system and spectra-links
• Providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients
• Summoning nursing staff if the patient requires assistance

Benefits

• Sign on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED