Clerical Team Member/MT/Virtual SItter, Centralized Patient Monitoring, Per Diem, Days

The purpose of this role is perform cardiac monitoring duties and perform monitoring of patients identified as a risk for falls from a remote location in a critical care nursing department and/or unit. Incumbents are distinguished by the specialized duties they perform in the critical care environment related to arrhythmia interpretation and clinical monitoring/alarm safety and monitoring patients for falls. In addition to these specialized duties and responsibilities, typical responsibilities include forms management, and inter/intra-departmental communications. EDUCATION: High school diploma, GED or equivalent required. EXPERIENCE: 2 years’ experience in healthcare. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS: Completion of EKG Monitoring Class, Integrative Agitation Management (IAM) Required within 30 days of hire. PREREQUISITE SKILLS: Ability to communicate clearly and work tactfully and effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers and other hospital staff; ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute positively towards the goals of the team and the organization; ability to read, speak, write, understand and follow English verbal and written instructions; demonstrated knowledge in arrhythmia interpretation as validated in the successful completion of arrhythmia interpretation written examination upon hire; knowledge of medical terminology; obtains verbal report from the patient’s nurse to include information regarding the patient’s identified care needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory, or language barriers as well as any special considerations (bed alarms, etc.); ensures complete visualization of the patient via remote monitoring equipment; obtains instructions via the RN regarding ambulation limitations and course of action for redirection of patient if needed; observes the patient’s activity and behavior and redirects the patient as needed; if indicated, immediately notifies floor staff of the need for physical intervention (such as toileting assistance, assisting patient to lie back in bed, moving an item closer, etc.); ability to identify safety risks and communicate the need to escalate assistance to the patient; offers support and feedback to peers and staff; applies principles of caring and healing with patients and families and with colleagues; complies with all hospital rules, regulations, and nursing standards; performs related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities are available as part of the application step. MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety). These behavioral standards help us create a healing environment for patients and colleagues alike. By committing to them and holding ourselves accountable, we can build trust and ensure clear communication. At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, and we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all.