Monitoring Technician Avera

• 3.7 Sioux Falls, SD Job Details Part-time $18.00
• $23.

50 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Behavioral observation TJC Direct patient care Patient progress tracking Telemetry System troubleshooting OSHA Maintaining patient confidentiality CMS Equipment troubleshooting Assisting medical staff Patient safety High school diploma or GED Transcription Clinical data entry Temperature monitoring Computer skills Cardiac event monitoring Patient progress monitoring Patient interaction 1 year Managing patient records CNA Patient temperature monitoring Entry level

Full Job Description Location:

Avera Palm Place Worker Type:

Regular Work Shift:

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.00

• $23.50 Position Highlights Varied 12 hour shifts Day/Night
• 0600-1830, 1800-0630
• every 3rd weekend and holiday.

You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Monitors patient activity by continuous utilizing the monitoring system in the area of practice. The Monitoring Technician is accountable for assisting with basic care needs of patients, attention to the monitors and maintaining the medical record. The Monitoring Technician collaborates with the Nursing Units by communicating with both the patient and staff as needed to ensure patient safety. What you will do Responsible to provide continuous monitoring of patients utilizing the monitoring platform in their area of practice. Always maintains observation of assigned patients, both visually and/or through use of the monitoring platform's alerts. May verbally redirect patients as needed, using the monitoring platform audio/visual system. Immediately alerts clinical staff or nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Must be able to recognize and assess alerts and changes in patient and respond appropriately. Dependent on the Monitoring Platform, may provide patient with explanations as necessary through the monitoring system voice output. May assist nurses in providing patient care. Serves as a resource to unit staff for placement, equipment management and troubleshooting of monitoring platform. With accuracy and detail, records and charts clinical data such as temperature, pulse, respiration and similar patient information received from nursing and medical staff. Maintains accurate patient data, seeks clarification from appropriate source when in doubt. May transcribe physician's orders, complete all necessary forms, requisitions and computer entries to implement orders. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

High School or GED Equivalent Less than 1 year Previous experience as a Patient Care Technician or Certified Nurse Assistant Previous experience in medical field Previous experience with telemetry monitoring Minimum Age Requirements 16 Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community. Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

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