What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Monitoring Sitter position at Shannon Health?
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Job Summary |
Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical and related duties and responsibilities which support the provision of patient care in the hospital.
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Education |
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Central Monitoring Sitter, Central Monitoring Tech (I) & (II), Central Monitoring Lead |
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Education Type |
Program of Study |
Required/Preferred |
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High School Diploma or G.E.D. |
N/A |
Required |
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Experience |
Documentation of competency must be in education file for achievement of position; annual review of maintaining position will be performed by manager.
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Competency |
Position |
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Completion of on-the-job training in Central Monitoring |
All |
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Video sitter can perform the primary duties of the position in Central Monitoring that they were hired to fill as a general sitter and 1:1 sitter with patients daily with minimal supervision. |
Central Monitoring Sitter |
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Tech can perform in telemetry monitoring only. Must complete Dysrhythmia Course within 3 months of hire. |
Central Monitoring Tech I |
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Tech can perform both the duties of the video sitter and monitor tech. Ability to sit 1:1 with patients. Successful completion of Dysrhythmia Course. |
Central Monitoring Tech II |
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Lead can perform the duties and fulfill educational/certification requirements of the Central Monitoring Tech II. Acts as a Team Lead while on duty. |
Central Monitoring Lead |
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Certification & Licensures |
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Central Monitoring Sitter |
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Type |
Required/Preferred |
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification |
Required, within 90 days of start date |
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Central Monitoring Tech (I) |
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Type |
Required/Preferred |
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Successful completion of Dysrhythmia Course or passing of challenge exam. |
Required, within 90 day of start date |
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Central Monitoring Tech (II) & Central Monitoring Lead |
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Type |
Required/Preferred |
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification |
Required, within 90 days of start date |
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Successful completion of Dysrhythmia Course or passing of challenge exam |
Required, within 90 day of start date |
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) |
Preferred |
