Monitor/Video Tech - Marshfield Medical Center - PT
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.
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies
Responsibilities
- monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs
- following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms
- interpreting alarms
- following through with appropriate communication as needed
- providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients
- summoning the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance
- following set algorithms
- interpreting alarming events
- following through with appropriate communication as needed
- 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
- stocking supplies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
