Patient Monitor Observer - Straight Nights

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides continuous video observation for patients who need extra support to stay safe. Using our video surveillance system, you’ll keep an eye on patient activity, watch for any signs they may need assistance, and notify the nursing team right away if something looks concerning. This role is all about ensuring patient safety through steady attention and clear communication. 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 interpret alarms and follow through with appropriate communication.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize work, function under and handle stress.
• Ability to do detailed work efficiently.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other team members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare is helpful.
• Previous experience with clerical/business services, communications equipment, and computer entry desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous video observation for patients who need extra support to stay safe.
• Keeps an eye on patient activity using a video surveillance system.
• Watches for any signs that a patient may need assistance.
• Notifies the nursing team right away if something looks concerning.
• Ensures patient safety through steady attention and clear communication.
• Provides support services.
• Performs basic computer keyboarding skills.
• Tears down and assembles patient charts as appropriate.
• Calls other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed.
• Stocks supplies.
• Monitors and interprets patient heart rhythms and vital signs.
• Follows set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms.
• Interprets alarms and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.
• Uses 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.
• Prioritizes work, functions under and handles stress.
• Does detailed work efficiently.
• Has good interpersonal skills, strong communication skills and collaborates with other team members.
• Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients (depending on location).
• Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Follows set algorithms, interprets alarming events, and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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