What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Monitoring Technician - Central Monitoring - Evening/Night position at WellSpan Health Services?
Full Time (72 Hours Biweekly)
Shift: Evening/Night 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Every third weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
One major and one minor holiday per year
Inpatient Central Monitoring Services (IP CMS) is a system-based, remote team that provides continuous monitoring of telemetry, pulse oximetry, and other vital signs as indicated for patients with specified orders at designated system entities. IP CMS is committed to standardizing and improving telemetry monitoring as well as utilization in efforts to improve patient outcomes.
General Summary
Using specialized software, the monitor technician monitors cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry, and/or other vital signs as ordered. Routine and unpredicted findings are communicated by the monitor technician to the direct care providers in a timely manner, as appropriate. The monitor technician documents findings and notification of findings in the patient’s electronic health record.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Monitors assigned patients for changes to baseline cardiac rhythm, oxygenation, or other vital signs as ordered.
- Responds to alarms and/or changes from baseline in a timely manner and communicates changes promptly to direct care staff.
- Documents interpretation of cardiac rhythms and event-associated communications with highest quality.
- Exercises professional levels of verbal and written communications.
- Utilizes a variety of computer applications to handle data as it pertains to telemetry utilization, patient management, patient acuity, etc.
- Efficiently supports the management of telemetry devices at specified entities as applicable.
- Collaborates with the direct care staff to ensure ordered monitoring parameters are accurately and continuously monitored with the least amount of disruption to visualization of waveforms.
- Serves as a resource to others for multiple applications and technology by maintaining knowledge base of such. (e.g., Epic, Microsoft teams, cardiac rhythm monitoring software, technology required to support continuous monitoring, etc.).
- Accurately “enters tickets” for equipment and/or application malfunctions Serves alternate roles that aim to support team members who are actively monitoring patients (assisting with rhythm interpretation, providing break coverage etc.).
Common Expectations:
- Demonstrates commitment to the ongoing acquisition of knowledge as it pertains to the principles of cardiac dysrhythmias and oxygen saturation related monitoring.
- Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable patient safety regulations and precautions; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
- Demonstrates interpersonal communication to enhance/maintain good relationships. Displays a positive attitude as demonstrated through verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Takes a proactive approach to solving problems or behaviors, and in continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates behavior consistent with System mission, vision, goals, objectives and patient care philosophy.
- Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
WellSpan York Hospital
Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.
The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.
WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff.
WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- Less than 1-year Relevant experience. Required
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
- Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician Upon Hire Preferred
Courses and Training:
- Successful completion of EKG course and associated competency exam. Upon Hire Required
- Previous training in rhythm analysis and recognition training. Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- Advanced computer skills and ability to use various software applications in a windows environment.
- Multitasking, prioritization of competing high priorities
- Basic understanding of medical terminology
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Short-term disability
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
- Wellness and Wellbeing programs
- Caregiver support via Wellthy
- Childcare referral service via Wellthy
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