Monitor Tech-Clinical Assistant

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plan contributions

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Tuition and certification assistance

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, OH seeks a Monitor Tech/Clinical Assistant to support the nursing unit by monitoring telemetry, assisting with basic patient care, and serving as a communications hub. You will greet patients, update assignments, and help with order entry and data handling.

The role requires attention to accuracy, discretion with confidential data, and teamwork in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Clerical vocational training preferred.
• Arrhythmia competency completed upon hire.

Aufgaben

• Monitor cardiac rhythm via telemetry and hardware.
• Identify rhythms and report variances promptly.
• Assist with applying telemetry and battery changes.
• Greet and assist those on the unit; manage calls and visitors.
• Enter and update Vocera staff assignments; support CPOE usage.
• Assist with data entry/order entry and department communications.
• Maintain department records, mail, and office supplies.
• Observe patients and report unusual conditions to a nurse.
• Assist with admissions, discharge, and transfers.
• Respond to call lights and patient needs; document per policy.

Kenntnisse

Telemetry monitoring

Data entry

Communication

Ausbildung

High School diploma

Clerical vocational training

Arrhythmia competency

Jobbeschreibung

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:

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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