Patient Monitor Observer - Full Time - Evening/Nights
About The Position
The Patient Monitor Observer provides support services and helps ensure patient safety through continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients, depending on location. The role monitors and interprets patient heart rhythms and vital signs, follows set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms, interprets alarming events, and communicates concerns to nursing staff promptly. Observers watch for movements or behaviors that may require help, such as attempts to get out of bed or signs of distress, and summon nursing staff when patients need assistance. Other duties may include basic computer keyboarding, tearing down and assembling patient charts, notifying other departments about ordered tests and procedures, and stocking supplies. The position works rotating evening and night shifts, with every other weekend and every other holiday required.
Requirements
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment or supplies.
Responsibilities
- Continuously observe assigned patients for movements or behaviors that may require assistance, including attempts to get out of bed or signs of distress.
- Monitor and interpret patient heart rhythms and vital signs.
- Follow set algorithms and parameters for alarms, interpret alarming events, and communicate concerns promptly to nursing staff.
- Summon nursing staff when a patient requires assistance.
- Perform basic computer keyboarding.
- Tear down and assemble patient charts as appropriate.
- Notify other departments about ordered tests and procedures as needed.
- Stock supplies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
