MRI Monitor Tech
About The Position
This technology-based role monitors telemetry for MRI patients and is described as the first of its kind in the nation. Based at Butterworth Hospital, the Remote Telemetry monitoring unit provides cardiac monitoring for patients undergoing MRI scans at Corewell Health hospitals in West Michigan. Training includes a classroom setting with an Educator and orientation with a preceptor in the Central Monitoring Center at Blodgett Hospital for the first 5–6 weeks. The MRI Telemetry area operates from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, with one or two Monitor Techs working at a time during operating hours. Using workstations in the Butterworth MRI area, Monitor Techs remotely monitor patients using remote monitoring technology. The role involves monitoring ECG rhythms and pressure waveforms, communicating frequently with bedside care providers, and continuously observing multiple adult or pediatric patients through video monitoring technology.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience required.
- Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program required.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of relevant bedside care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor ECG rhythms and pressure waveforms and communicate frequently with bedside care providers.
- Monitor patients remotely from workstations in the Butterworth MRI area using remote monitoring technology.
- Monitor and interpret heart rhythms or other patient data to detect variances from baseline.
- Review patient information to determine normal heart rhythm patterns, current patterns, and prior variances.
- Observe cardiac monitor screens and inform the Registered Nurse of variances so the patient can be examined.
- Document and post information in patient records, if applicable.
- Provide continuous observation and surveillance of multiple adult or pediatric patients via video monitoring technology.
- Interact with and redirect patients via remote video monitoring technology.
- Observe video monitor screens and inform clinical bedside staff of situations requiring intervention.
- Answer medical staff and patient care team inquiries concerning patients.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
