Clerical Team member/MT/Virtual Sitter, Centralized Patient Monitoring, Per Diem, Days

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Company:

Marin General Hospital dba MarinHealth Medical Center

Compensation Range:

$34.64 - $47.31

Work Shift:

12 Hour (days) (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Job Description Summary:

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.

Job Requirements, Prerequisites and Essential Functions:

Job Specifications:

Education:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required

Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in healthcare

License and Certifications:

• EKG Course Certificate (EKG) required at hire.

• Integrative Agitation Management (IAMTAC) 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.

Primary Customer Served (Age Specific Criteria):

This position is not a patient care position, and as such this section does not apply.

Patient Privacy (HIPAA Compliance):
Employees in this position have access to protected health information. The protected health information a person in this position can access includes demographics, date of service, insurance/billing, medical record summary information, and all other information that may be contained in patient records. This position requires patient health information to perform the functions outlined as part of this position description.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Essential (Not Modifiable)

• Prints cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic waveforms for interpretation by RN

• Notifies RN or Charge RN of changes in cardiac or hemodynamic status observed on Central Station

• Admits/transfers/discharges cardiac monitored patients in Central Monitoring station

• Provides timely written communication within the team.

• Must be able to successfully complete competencies for the position within the designated probationary time period.

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

• Proficiency working with computers, software and equipment required

• Technical savvy, ability to confidently communicate over speaker and video camera.

• Strong critical problem solving skills.

Secondary (Modifiable)

• Other duties as assigned

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or [email protected].

 

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

 

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

 

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

 

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.