The Monitor Tech continuously observes patients, accurately recognizing and reporting actionable conditions or changes from baseline to caregivers using established algorithms. They also assist nurses with delegated patient care interventions, environmental support, and maintaining unit supplies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be a student in an accredited nursing program, having completed a medical/surgical clinical rotation, or hold an Ohio STNA/CNA registry listing, or be listed on the Ohio Emergency Medical Services Registry. Required certifications include current CPR and successful completion of the CCHMC Monitor Tech Class with a passing exam and competency demonstration.
Reliably detects changes from patient baseline and observational changes of actual patient and reports the changes to caregiver.
Utilizes algorithm in response to monitor interpretation.
Document change and action taken per algorithm guidelines.
Communication- Promptly and effectively communicates actionable conditions or impending safety risks to RN/RT.
Provides a clear and concise hand off to peers during switches in shift and at change of shift.
Patient Care- Perform patient care interventions as delegated by RN/RN.
Assist with patient transport.
Assist with room set up for admissions and room break down for discharges.
Maintain adequate supplies in PPE cabinets and nurse servers.
Maintain clean and organized environment following relevant guidelines.
Monitor patients by way of live video feed and physiologic waveforms.
Follow algorithm to notify staff of urgent/emergent situations.
Provide direct patient care as delegated by the nurse.
Provide environmental support through unit stocking, cleaning and organizing.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent AND NLN or CCNE accredited nursing program student Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation OR Listed on Ohio STNA registry OR Ohio CNA; If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire OR Listed on Ohio Emergency Medical Services Registry Completion of required Cincinnati Children's orientation AND Requires training in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification Completion of the CCHMC provided Monitor Tech Class AND a passing score on written exam and competency demonstration Primary Location Location A Schedule Part time Shift Night (United States of America) Department A3S Employee Status Regular FTE 0.3 Weekly Hours 12 About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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