Kalamazoo, MI, 49048, USA
35 days ago
Monitor Technician
**Details** + **Department:** Central Telemetry Monitor + **Schedule:** Full Time. 7p-7:30a 3 Shifts per week, every third weekend. Every other holiday. + **Hospital:** Ascension Borgess Hospital + **Location:** Kalamazoo, MI **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics._ **Responsibilities** Under the Management of the Virtual Intensive Care Unit leadership, function as the link between virtual monitoring and the clinicians at the bedside. Provide trending and tracking of the integrated physiologic and telemetry monitoring component of the patient and communicate this appropriately to the clinical health care providers in support of maximizing the safe, effective, efficient, and evidenced based care of the patient. Assist all concerned departments in the upkeep, maintenance, and purchase of equipment, and will help support development of new programs and purchases related to patient monitoring. Accountable for adhering to the standards set by regulatory agencies such as but not limited to Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Fire Marshall and Michigan Occupational Health and Safety (MIOSHA). Analytical skills necessary to operate physiologic and telemetry monitoring equipment, 12 Lead EKG equipment, using minor hand tools. The ability to deal effectively and professionally with the public, patients, clinical staff, and peers upholding the values of Borgess Medical Center and Ascension Health. This position adheres to Borgess Medical Center Patient Care Policies and Procedures for the performance of tasks in the delivery of patient care. + Knowledge of computer hardware and software required to complete activities related to physiologic and telemetry monitoring as well as electronic communication, reports, request and concern filingcompetence. + Must be able to perform a variety of work routines and demonstrate problem-solving abilities. + Follow Patient Monitoring Measures (Physiological and Telemetry). + Follow Universal Precautions. + Troubleshooting of various physiologic and telemetry devices. + Obtain patient data, trending and tracking as delegated by unit management, the registered nurse, the physician or Licensed Individual Practitioner and as defined by patient care policies, procedures andprotocols. + Document abnormal data for a given patient to Registered Nurse, Physician or Licensed Individual Practitioner in the unit log (not a part of the patient record). + Assist the development, initiation, and continuance of the monitoring plan of care for the patient, including evaluations and revisions. + Initiate actions in response to data indicating medical emergency, initiates CPR as indicated. + Initiate actions to ensure a safe patient care environment. Notify Registered Nurse of unsafe environment. Correct unsafe conditions as appropriate. + Contribute to the evaluation and revision of the patient monitoring plan of care. + Document patient response to nursing and medical interventions. + The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. **Requirements** Licensure / Certification / Registration: + BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 Months (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. **Additional Preferences** Experience preferred. BLS, EKG course completion. **Why Join Our Team** Ascension Michigan operates 16 hospitals and more than 300 related healthcare facilities that together employ nearly 23,000 compassionate associates. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve throughout Michigan. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. **This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**
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