Patient Monitor Observer - Full Time - Evening/Nights

sanford; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Monitor Tech to observe patients and ensure their safety. The role involves watching for movements or distress and promptly contacting nursing staff when concerns arise.

You will monitor heart rhythms and vital signs, interpret alarms, and follow established algorithms to communicate with the care team. The position includes rotating evening and night shifts and requires a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of healthcare and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients continuously to ensure safety and observe for movements or distress.
• Notify nursing staff immediately when concerns arise per guidelines.
• Monitor heart rhythms and vital signs and interpret alarms.
• Summon nursing staff and communicate appropriately per set algorithms.

Skills

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $17.00 - $24.00

Union Position

No

Department Details

You would be observing patients for any movements or behaviors that might require help, such as trying to get out of bed or showing signs of distress. When something concerning happens, you follow the set guidelines and immediately contact the nursing staff. Your main responsibility is to ensure patients are safe by watching them continuously and communicating any concerns right away.

Shifts

Rotating Evenings and Nights. Every other Weekend and every other Holiday required.

Summary

The Monitor Tech provides support services. Some duties include:

• basic computer keyboarding skills
• tearing down and assembling patient charts as appropriate
• calling other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed
• stocking supplies

Job Description

In addition, the monitor tech will be responsible in monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs as well as following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms. Ability to interpret alarms and follow through with appropriate communication as needed.

Depending on location, the monitor tech may also be providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Follows set algorithms, interprets alarming events, and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required.

Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred.

EEO

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Contact for Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].