Monitor Tech-Clinical Assistant

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan contributions

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is hiring a Monitor Tech/Clinical Assistant for the Progressive Care Unit. This role supports patient care by monitoring telemetry, interpreting rhythms, and communicating with the nursing team.

You will assist with admissions/discharges, maintain accurate data, and help with daily unit operations. The position requires a high school diploma, clerical training preferred, and BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Clerical vocational training preferred.
• Arrhythmia competency required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors cardiac rhythm by telemetry and hardware.
• Interprets and identifies rhythms.
• Reports arrhythmias to the nurse.
• Assists with telemetry setup and battery changes.
• Welcomes and assists unit staff and visitors.
• Updates Vocera staff assignments and Care View data.
• Maintains department records and correspondence.
• Responds to calls and inquiries; documents per policy.
• Orders/stocking of department supplies and prepares reports.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Clerical vocational training

BLS certification

Tools

Vocera

Care View system

CPOE

Job description

Current Employees:

Department: Progressive Care Unit
Shift/schedule: Full Time (36 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of a Nurse Manager. The Monitor Tech/Clinical Assistant's primary job function is to perform general duties for the department, supports each strategic value by providing excellent care to those we serve The Clinical Assistant/Monitor Tech may perform a variety of basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Clerical vocational training preferred

Successfully completes SOMC Arrhythmia competency upon hire

Licensure:

BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Monitors cardiac rhythm by means of telemetry and/or hardware.

2. Interprets and identifies rhythms.

3. Reports variances and life threatening arrhythmias to appropriate nurse.

4. Assists with applying telemetry and replacing batteries on telemetry patients.

5. Welcomes and greets those coming on the unit.

6. Enters and updates Vocera staff assignment.

7. Serves as a resource for others in using CPOE.

8. Assists with data entry/order entry as needed.

9. Functions as a communications source for the nursing unit.

10. Assists with maintaining department correspondence.

11. Gathers and distributes department mail as needed.

12. Answers, screens, and refers incoming calls and visitors, and responds to general inquiries and proper documentation.

13. Assists with ordering/stocking of department office supplies.

14. Prepares various reports as required.

15. Assists with maintaining department related records, files, and manuals; handling significant volumes of confidential data.

16. Copies various reports and records.

17. Maintains patient environment and performs routine cleaning tasks in nursing unit.

18. Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to the nurse.

19. Assists with admissions, discharge, and transfer of patients.

20. Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.

21. Documents according to policy.

22. Schedules patient follow-up appointments as needed.

23. Monitors patient movement by means of a camera and a panel of monitors

24. Reports patient movement and attempts to fall.

25. Assists with rounding on difficult patients or providing 1:1 care for suicidal or difficult to manage patients

26. Enters and updates patient data and guardrails into the Care View system promptly

27. Reports alarms to appropriate staff member

28. Responds to patients in need through the Care View Monitoring System.

29. Performs other duties as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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