What are the responsibilities and job description for the Monitor Technician position at Valleywise Health System?
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
- Self-injurious
- 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.
- Prefer experience as a patient safety attendant in a hospital, nursing home, or home care setting for patients with medical or behavioral needs.
Specialized Training:
- Must successfully complete approved Valleywise Health computer classes.
Certification/Licensure:
- Requires a BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center within 3 months.
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.
Salary : $16 - $24
