Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‐class health care in America's heartland. Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Compensation: Salary Range: $17.50 - $24.00 Union Position: No Department Details The Video Monitoring team plays a vital role in supporting patient safety across the Marshfield Clinic Region, serving patients in eleven hospitals. As a Monitor Technician (Video), you will act as an extension of the care team by providing continuous video observation of patients who require additional monitoring to remain safe. Using advanced video surveillance technology, you will closely observe patient activity, recognize potential safety concerns, and promptly notify nursing staff when a patient requires assistance or intervention. Your attentiveness and timely communication help prevent falls, self‐harm, and other safety events while supporting positive patient outcomes across the organization. In this role, you will continuously monitor designated patients through live video feeds, follow established observation protocols and response algorithms, and interpret concerning behaviors or alarming events that require escalation. You may provide verbal redirection to help patients avoid at-risk behaviors and will collaborate closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate follow‐up. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare without providing direct patient care. Success requires strong observation and communication skills, sound judgment, sustained attention, and the ability to multitask in a fast‐paced environment while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. We provide the training, tools, and support needed to succeed in a rewarding role where your vigilance and professionalism help keep patients safe every day.
Summary:
The Monitor Tech provides support services. Some duties include: basic computer keyboarding skills, tearing down and assembling patient charts as appropriate, calling other departments to inform them of ordered tests and procedures as needed, and stocking supplies.
Job Description:
In addition, the monitor tech will be responsible in monitoring and interpreting patient heart rhythms and vital signs as well as following set algorithm parameters that may raise alarms.
Ability to interpret alarms and follow through with appropriate communication as needed.
Depending on location, the monitor tech may also be providing continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients.
Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
Follows set algorithms, interprets alarming events, and follows through with appropriate communication as needed.
Qualifications:
High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required. Knowledge of healthcare, anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, and medical equipment/supplies preferred. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world‐class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.
