Monitor Technician

Valleywise Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Monitor Technician to provide continuous observation on a special care unit under the Nurse Manager. You will monitor patient activity, alert staff to changes that may lead to falls, injuries, or elopement, and assist in maintaining a safe environment for high-risk patients.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, and ideally completion of an accredited Unit Technician program.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer completion of an accredited Unit Technician school for Monitor Technician.
• Must successfully pass a Basic EKG course.
• Requires a BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association training center upon hire.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Must have working knowledge of medical terminology and be proficient in computer programs such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide monitoring surveillance on a special care unit and assist in continuous observation.
• Alert staff quickly of changes in patient activity that may contribute to a fall, injury, or elopement.
• Collaborate with all unit members, including patients and families, to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Unit Technician school (Monitor Technician)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager, the Monitor Technician provides monitoring surveillance on a special care unit by assisting in the continuous observation and alerting staff quickly of changes in patient activity that may contribute to a fall, injury, or elopement. You will be assigned to support the provision of a safe environment for patients who meet the following criteria:

Suicidal patient

Administrative hold patient

Pediatric patients not boarded in a secured area and/or at risk of harm

Impulsive

Cognitively impaired/confused

Unsteady gait

The Monitor Tech collaborates with all unit members, including the patient and family, and is vital to patient care.

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.

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