Monitoring technician (MT)|CVS & Pulm Unit|PRN

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Monitors patient activity by continuous utilizing the monitoring system in the area of practice. The Monitoring Technician is accountable for assisting with basic care needs of patients, attention to the monitors and maintaining the medical record. The Monitoring Technician collaborates with the Nursing Units by communicating with both the patient and staff as needed to ensure patient safety.

Requirements

• Must be able to work the hours specified.
• Must have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Nice To Haves

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 year Previous experience as a Patient Care Technician or Certified Nurse Assistant
• Previous experience in medical field
• Previous experience with telemetry monitoring
• Minimum Age Requirements 16

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring of patients utilizing the monitoring platform in their area of practice.
• Maintain observation of assigned patients, both visually and/or through use of the monitoring platform’s alerts.
• Verbally redirect patients as needed, using the monitoring platform audio/visual system.
• Immediately alert clinical staff or nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Recognize and assess alerts and changes in patient and respond appropriately.
• Provide patient with explanations as necessary through the monitoring system voice output, dependent on the Monitoring Platform.
• Assist nurses in providing patient care.
• Serve as a resource to unit staff for placement, equipment management and troubleshooting of monitoring platform.
• Record and chart clinical data such as temperature, pulse, respiration and similar patient information received from nursing and medical staff with accuracy and detail.
• Maintain accurate patient data, seek clarification from appropriate source when in doubt.
• Transcribe physician’s orders, complete all necessary forms, requisitions and computer entries to implement orders.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.50
• PRN - 12 hour Day/Night (6-6) scheduled every 3rd weekend/holiday
• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
• Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED