Patient Monitor Observer - Straight Nights

• Careers With Purpose
• 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.

• Facility:

• Sanford Med Ctr Fargo

• Location:

• Fargo, ND

• Address:

• 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA

• Shift:

• Night

• Job Schedule:

• Full time

• Weekly Hours:

• 36.00

• Salary Range:

• $17.00 - $23.00
• Department Details
• Come join our Patient Care, Monitor Technician team at the Sanford Medical Center!

Shifts:

11:00pm-7:30am and 7:00pm-7:30am. Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

• Job Summary
• 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.

• Qualifications
• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) required. Experience in healthcare is helpful. Previous experience with clerical/business services, communications equipment, and computer entry desirable but not required.
• Benefits
• Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org . Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

• Req Number:

• R-0248518

• Job Function:

• Nursing

• Featured:

• No