Job Details

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical and related duties and responsibilities which support the provision of patient care in the hospital.

Education

Central Monitoring Sitter, Central Monitoring Tech (I) & (II), Central Monitoring Lead

Education Type

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

N/A

Required

Experience

Documentation of competency must be in education file for achievement of position; annual review of maintaining position will be performed by manager.

Competency

Position

Completion of on-the-job training in Central Monitoring

All

Video sitter can perform the primary duties of the position in Central Monitoring that they were hired to fill as a general sitter and 1:1 sitter with patients daily with minimal supervision.

Central Monitoring Sitter

Tech can perform in telemetry monitoring only. Must complete Dysrhythmia Course within 3 months of hire.

Central Monitoring Tech I

Tech can perform both the duties of the video sitter and monitor tech. Ability to sit 1:1 with patients. Successful completion of Dysrhythmia Course.

Central Monitoring Tech II

Lead can perform the duties and fulfill educational/certification requirements of the Central Monitoring Tech II. Acts as a Team Lead while on duty.

Central Monitoring Lead

Certification & Licensures

Central Monitoring Sitter

Type

Required/Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required,

within 90 days of start date

Central Monitoring Tech (I)

Type

Required/Preferred

Successful completion of Dysrhythmia Course or passing of challenge exam.

Required,

within 90 day of start date

Central Monitoring Tech (II) & Central Monitoring Lead

Type

Required/Preferred

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required,

within 90 days of start date

Successful completion of Dysrhythmia Course or passing of challenge exam

Required, within 90 day of start date

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Preferred