Monitor Tech, TCC Stepdown ICU

cincinnatichildrens; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Night Shift Monitor Technician for the Burnet Campus A3S unit. The role focuses on observing cardio-respiratory and video monitors, recognizing actionable conditions, and reporting changes to caregivers to ensure timely response.

You will support a healing environment by monitoring sound levels, communicating with the clinical team, documenting events in patient records, and participating in daily high-level reviews with clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Observation - Continuously observes and accurately recognizes actionable conditions on the cardio-respiratory and video monitors. Relies on alarm interpretation and reports changes to caregiver. Distinguishes artifact from valid waveforms and ensures timely caregiver response to alarms.
• Customer Service - Demonstrates CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co-workers; engages with parents/guardians to obtain non-clinical information as requested.
• Communication - Communicates significant cardiopulmonary events or safety risks to RN/RT; maintains open audio station during emergencies; provides concise, timely handoffs and change-of-status reports.
• Compliance - Maintains HIPAA awareness, regulatory standards, and safety procedures; ensures certifications and safety training are up to date and follows department policies.
• Patient Care - Supports care plan, assists with patient care interventions, and helps with transport as needed while considering age/developmental needs.
• Environment - Adheres to safety for pediatric patients, reports equipment issues, maintains safe, organized work areas, and attends required trainings.

Job description

Primary Location
Burnet Campus Department
A3S Shift
Night (United States of America) Schedule
Full time Weekly Hours
36 FTE
0.9 Employee Status
Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range $17.49 - $20.99 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor Observation - Continuously observes and accurately recognizes actionable conditions on the cardio‑respiratory and video monitors. Reliably detects changes from patient baseline (cardio‑respiratory) and observational changes of actual patient (via video) and reports the changes to caregiver. Systematically scans and interprets screens. Utilizes appropriate algorithm in response to monitor interpretation. Distinguishes artifact from valid waveforms. Is able to differentiate life threatening changes. Ensures timely caregiver response to alarm situations. Validates/documents appropriateness of alarm settings, according to age specifications or order with RN caregiver each shift. Participates in daily high level review with clinical staff Maintains on‑going documentation of monitor pattern during MRT/code situations. Monitors sound levels and intervenes real time to promote healing environment. Runs/analyzes decibel reports. Works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to reduce noise levels. Orchestrates home video connections for families per guidelines. Gives thorough report to covering individuals.
• Customer Service - Demonstrates the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC) CARES behaviors in all interactions with patients, families, visitors and co‑workers by actively participating as a front‑line example of extraordinary customer service and satisfaction; and interacts with parents/guardians to obtain non‑clinical information as requested.
• Communication - Promptly and effectively communicates significant cardiopulmonary events or impending safety risks to RN/RT. Keeps audio station open during emergency situations and responds to requests. Seeks counsel from clinical staff if alarm parameters need to be altered. Gives report to covering individuals. Report present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and in change of shift summary. Document information appropriately in patient medical record. Utilizes SBAR communication technique when interacting with caregivers in regards to alarm status and/or patient status. Properly responds to phone calls, nurse call system, internal and external customers, and calls placed on hold; and when necessary, takes a clear and concise message that is relayed in a timely manner.
• Compliance - Sustain a working understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Support leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Be mindful and judicious in monitoring safety and departmental policies and procedures. Ensure all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Work with department managers, nurse council and magnet representatives to identify and share best practices in safety. Ensures and reviews timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information (i.e. HIPAA, Informed Consent, Advanced Directive for patients 18 or older) as defined by CCHMC's mission, applicable laws, and regulations. Has in‑depth knowledge of HIPAA standards and fosters application to clinical practice.
• Patient Care - Provide input into the plan of patient's care, anticipate needs, and assist in implementation of the plan of care. Perform patient care interventions as designated by department and/or appropriately delegated by licensed personnel. Supervise developmentally appropriate activities. Consistently integrates age specific and culturally inclusive concepts into patient care, taking into consideration both the patient's chronological age and developmental functioning. Use crisis control techniques and assist in de‑escalation of visitors. Assist with patient transport as needed.
• Environment - Adhere to safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and developmental levels. Reports malfunctioning equipment and other environmental hazards immediately. Establishes and follows up on information systems and broken equipment issues. Keep Clinical Engineering aware of all monitor equipment malfunctions. Maintain adequate stock and storage of supplies and equipment and anticipate change in needs based on census. Ensures that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients and families. Reports maintenance (wiping down monitors, troubleshooting printer issues, logging off information, etc.) Attend required Cincinnati Children's training sessions, including but not limited to radiation safety,