Monitor Technician

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,344 - 32,952; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix seeks a Patient Safety Monitor Technician to be the Eyes of the Unit, preventing falls and injuries through vigilant observation and timely intervention. You will alert nurses, coordinate with doctors and families, and support a safe, compassionate care environment for vulnerable patients.

A high school diploma and basic training are required. This role requires good English, medical terminology knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office; prior surveillance or unit

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prefer completion of an accredited Unit Technician school for Monitor Technician.
• Prefer one year of Central Surveillance and Unit Coordinator experience.
• Must successfully pass a Basic EKG course.
• Requires BLS card via an approved AHA training center on hire.
• English reading/writing/speaking proficient; able to work with diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology; proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous surveillance for patients in the unit.
• Alert nursing staff instantly when distress or movement is detected.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and families to maintain patient safety.
• Support care team to prevent falls, injuries, and elopements.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Unit Technician school (Monitor Technician)

Basic EKG course

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Team: Patient Safety Monitor Technician

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a meaningful role where your sharp eyes and quick thinking save lives? As a Safety Monitor Technician, you are the ultimate guardian of our most vulnerable patients. You will serve as the crucial line of defense against falls, injuries, and elopements. By continuously tracking patient activity, you will empower our care team to step in before an accident happens.

Your Impact

• Be the Eyes of the Unit: Provide continuous, vigilant surveillance for patients in our special care unit.
• Sound the Alarm: Alert nursing staff instantly when a patient shows signs of distress or movement.
• Protect the Vulnerable: Keep watch over patients facing unique challenges, including those who are:
  • Overcoming confusion or cognitive impairment
  • At risk for self-harm or suicidal behavior
  • Navigating an unsteady gait or high fall risk
  • Demonstrating impulsive behaviors
  • Staying under an administrative hold
  • Pediatric patients requiring extra protection outside secure zones
• Collaborate for Care: Partner closely with nurses, doctors, and families to maintain an elite standard of patient safety.

Hourly Pay Rate: $16.22 - $23.92

Qualifications Education:

Requires a high school diploma or GED.

Prefer completion of an accredited Unit Technician school for Monitor Technician.

Experience

Prefer one (1) year of previous Central Surveillance and Unit Coordinator experience.

Specialized Training

Must successfully pass a Basic EKG course.

Certification/Licensure

Requires a BLS cardobtained through an approvedAmerican Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.

Must have the ability to work with culturally diverse people.

Requires excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.

Must have a working knowledge of medical terminology and be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office.