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 observe patients for any movements or behaviors that might require help, such as trying to get out of bed or showing signs of distress. When something concerning happens, you follow the set guidelines and immediately contact the nursing staff. Your main responsibility is to ensure patients are safe by watching them continuously and communicating any concerns right away. 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 tear down and assemble patient charts as appropriate
- Ability to call other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed
- Ability to stock supplies
- Must know how to use organizational policies and procedures
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Experience in healthcare is helpful
- Previous experience with clerical/business services, communications equipment, and computer entry desirable but not required
Responsibilities
- Observe patients for movements or behaviors that might require help
- Follow set guidelines and immediately contact the nursing staff when something concerning happens
- Ensure patients are safe by watching them continuously and communicating any concerns right away
- 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 as needed
- 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, interprets alarming events, and follows through with appropriate communication as needed
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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
