Central Monitor Tech

Posted:
12/9/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

About the unit 

 The Cardiac Monitoring Center is located on the 4th floor of Blodgett Hospital. Central Monitor Technicians will monitor ECGs and do some video monitoring of low-risk patients in place of a sitter. Around 16 technicians will work together to monitor patients from multiple hospitals around the Grand Rapids area to ensure their safety.

About Blodgett Hospital 

Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction. 

Scope of work 

Remotely monitors patients and/or patient information using remote monitoring technology. Monitors and interprets heart rhythm or other patient data to detect variances from baseline. Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances. Observes screen of cardiac monitor and informs Registered Nurse (RN) of variances to initiate examination of patient. Documents and posts information on patient records if applicable. Provides continuous observation and surveillance of multiple adult or pediatric patients via video monitoring technology. Requires patient interaction and redirection via remote video monitoring technology. Observes screen of video monitor and informs clinical bedside staff members of situations needing intervention. Answers call for inquiries concerning patients from medical staff and the patient care team. 

Qualifications 

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  •  Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program

Must be Available for the Following Classroom Training Schedule

Wed Jan 22 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Fri Jan 24 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Mon Jan 27 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 2:30 p.m. , and 2 to 3 p.m.

Tue Jan 28 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Fri Jan 31 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tue Feb 4 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Fri Feb 7 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tue Feb 11 - 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Primary Location

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Cardiac Monitoring Center - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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