Patient Monitor Observer - Straight Nights
About The Position
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Come join our Patient Monitor Observer team at the Sanford Medical Center! You will provide 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. 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 prioritize work
- Function under and handle stress
- Ability to do detailed work efficiently
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Able 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
- Provide continuous video observation for patients
- Keep an eye on patient activity
- Watch for any signs patients may need assistance
- Notify the nursing team if something looks concerning
- Monitor and interpret patient heart rhythms and vital signs
- Follow set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms
- Interpret alarms and follow through with appropriate communication
- Use organizational policies and procedures
- Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients
- Summon the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance
- Follow set algorithms
- Interpret alarming events
- Follow through with appropriate communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
