Monitor Technician

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
• Cognitively impaired/confused
• Unsteady gait

The Monitor Tech collaborates with all unit members, including the patient and family, and is vital to patient care.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer completion of an accredited Unit Technician school for Monitor Technician.

• 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.

• Must successfully complete approved Valley wise Health computer classes.

• Requires a BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.

• 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.