Patient Observer Non-Certified - Monitor Tech

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Unit: Nursing; Monitor Tech
Weekly Working Hours: Full Time; 36 hours/week; benefits available
Shift: Day Shift; 7a – 7:30p; weekend work required
Job Details & Qualifications:
Sibley Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for-profit community hospital offering the advanced technology of a leading health system with the close-knit collaboration of a community setting. We are committed to professional growth, teamwork, and exceptional patient-centered care. If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your growth and well-being, Sibley welcomes you with open arms!
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The Patient Observer/Monitor Technician maintains a collaborative relationship with the Registered Nurse (RN) and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. Under the direction of an RN, a Patient Observer monitors and ensures the safety and well-being of patients in the assigned areas. Provides direct patient observation and reporting any changes in patient behavior or condition. Collaborates with healthcare team members to maintain a safe environment and prevent patient harm. Provides technical skills for patients with a cardiac monitor. Adheres to policies and procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity.
Essential Functions:
Observes telemetry monitors and identifies deviation from normal conditions.
Monitors patient heart rhythms, documents irregularities and notifies nurse of arrhythmia 100% of the time.
Consistently maintains expertise through regular attendance at meetings and review of professional literature.
Assists in the evaluation of new products/equipment.
Consistently demonstrates cost effective use of supplies and equipment.
Participates in a variety of activities to keep the work area and unit safe and clean.
Willingly assists team members and coworkers to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
Communicates and interacts with patients and maintains family privacy, dignity, good working relationships, and outcome-oriented patient care.
Mentors other employees as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school graduate or GED required
American Heart Association BLS CPR required
No previous experience required
We’re proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports your health, growth, and well-being. Discover our full offerings and costs here: https://mybenefitsjhhs.com/
What Awaits You:
Competitive pay and benefits that support you at every stage of your life and career.
Retirement plans with employer contributions to help you plan confidently for the future.
Generous time off so you can unplug, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
Access to world-class facilities and innovative technology that fuel your curiosity.
Endless opportunities to advance your career as part of the Johns Hopkins team.
Salary Range: Minimum [[CustSalaryMin]]/hour - Maximum [[CustSalaryMax]]/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.
The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.
We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.
Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard t