Monitor Technician Critical Care Unit

OverviewVirginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington, our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities of the Patient Flow Coordinator.

Maintains an ongoing, high level of surveillance of patients’ homodynamic status and cardiac rhythms from the monitor screens.

Immediately notifies the RN of any changes in patient’s cardiac rhythm and/or vital signs.

Activates emergency response based on patient's condition

Answers phones and routes phone calls to appropriate staff.

Greets and directs customers/visitors inquiring at the nurse’s station desk.

Assists in discharge process as directed by the nurse.

QualificationsRequired:

High school diploma, or GED.

Strong problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.

Ability to work independently, and respond appropriately in stressful situations.

Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication, skills.

Proficiency in using personal computer. Ability to assertively advocate for patient safety, by communicating the urgency of patient hemodynamic instability through monitoring of vital signs and rhythm changes from the monitor screens.

Must pass an EKG validation test within 6 weeks of hire and annually thereafter to ensure competency.

We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Pay Range$24.96 - $34.31 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.