Monitor Watcher

Monitor Watcher•

Monitoring Unit Requisition ID:

308887

Location:

Bethesda North Hospital

• 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Job Type:

Part

• Time Nights
• 6:30pm-7:00am About TriHealth & This Role This position performs clerical duties as well as maintaining skills necessary to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors.

This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers: communications information through various telecommunication devices; and assists in coordinating patient flow. Why You'll Love Working Here Supportive, team‑centered culture built on communication, compassion, and respect. Hands‑on experience in a high‑acuity setting that strengthens clinical skills. Opportunities to expand competency in emergency response and advanced care tasks. Leadership that promotes professional growth and continuous learning. Comprehensive TriHealth benefits, wellness programs, and career support. Qualifications Required High School Degree or GED Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Schedule & Work Location FTE:

Part ‑Time

• 24

Hours Weekly Shift:

Nights

• 6:30pm
• 7:00am

Hospital:

Bethesda North Hospital On‑site inpatient role Benefits Snapshot TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Learn more:

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Overview:

This position performs clerical duties as well as maintaining skills necessary to observe and interpret central cardiac monitors. This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers: communications information through various telecommunication devices; and assists in coordinating patient flow.

Job Requirements:

High School Degree or GED Successful completion of basic cardiology course, including 40 hours of clinical orientation Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

Job Responsibilities:

Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents). Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit. Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal customers (i.e. staff and other departments). Relays accurate and complete information. Maintains confidentiality. Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work. Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, Fire, Special Alert). Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures. Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability. Identifies areas for self improvement. Is aware of the location of all monitored patients during the shift. Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes. Maintains alarms at all times, and immediately reviews alarms and makes cardiac monitoring the first priority. Accurately observes and interprets the central cardiac monitors. Accurately maintains the cardiac monitor log with strips, intervals and interpretations at designated times as well as prn. Recognizes emergency rhythms and notifies appropriate personnel. Notifies the RN in accepted timeframe of changes in the patient rhythm or if arrhythmia occurs. Documents any change per unit standard.

Working Conditions:

Climbing

• Occasionally Concentrating
• Consistently Continuous Learning

• Consistently Hearing:

  Conversation

• Consistently Hearing:

  Other Sounds
• Frequently Interpersonal Communication
• Consistently Kneeling
• Occasionally Lifting