Title: Remote Patient Monitoring Technician - RPM
Location: United States, Remote
Hourly Rate: $18 - $24 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 8am-5pm PST, Monday - Friday
Time Zone: This position will be working on the PST time zone.
Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision (with company contribution), Paid Time Off, 401k
About CRMS by DocGo:
CRMS by DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.
Job Summary
The Remote Patient MonitoringTechnician - RPM is responsible for tracking and analyzing patient health data using remote technology platforms to support healthcare providers in managing patient care. This role focuses on monitoring vital signs, identifying abnormal readings, and ensuring timely communication between patients and healthcare teams. The Remote Support Technician - RPM serves as a key liaison, educating patients on device usage, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring compliance in remote monitoring program. Responsible for documentation and reporting of all compliance activity. The Remote Support Technician - RPM must be able to demonstrate the ability to work both independently and work in a manner that is consistent with CRMS mission to provide excellence in care.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor patients' health data: regularly review incoming health data (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation) through remote monitoring platforms
- Identify and escalate abnormal readings: recognize trends and variations from normal ranges, flagging abnormal and critical alerts and escalating concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider for intervention
- Educate patients and caregivers: provide guidance on the proper use of remote monitoring devices, explain the significance of their readings, and encourage adherence
- Manage noncompliance and patient engagement: monitor patient adherence to remote monitoring program, determine reasons for noncompliance, and provide guidance and support to encourage participation; follow up with patients who are not regularly transmitting data
- Document and report: maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions, abnormal readings, and escalations; ensure compliance with healthcare policies and regulations, including HIPAA
- Coordinate with healthcare teams: communicate findings, abnormal trends, and patient concerns to physicians, nurses, and care coordinators to facilitate timely medical interventions
- Troubleshoot technical issues: assist patients in resolving connectivity or device-related issues, ensuring accurate data transmission and functionality; coordinate with technical support teams if necessary
- Participate in continuous training and improvement: stay up to date with advancements in remote monitoring technology and modalities
- Remote monitoring expertise; be a resource for compliance of remote device management for the practice physicians and clinical staff
- Resolve other issues appropriate to position
- Responsible for contributing to company oversight and information security functions as outlined in the employee handbook under ‘Remote Employee HIPAA Guidelines
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Certified MA required
- Strong patient education skills
- Excellent phone demeanor
- Self-Starter and capable of working independently at home
- Must be patient, empathetic, reliable, and flexible
- Strong interpersonal and writing/communication skills
- Excellent documentation/reporting skills
- Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions to create a positive experience
- Adheres to the Cardiac RMS policy; exudes confidence and positive image
- Understanding of all HIPAA regulations and the need to strictly adhere to them
- Demonstrates empathy to those served
- Good computer skills
- Able to juggle multiple tasks at the same time
- Other tasks as assigned
Physical Requirements:
- Remote office work with prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Viewing monitors for long periods of time, which may cause eye strain
- Freedom to get up and move from workspace area as needed
- Ability to use various office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, phones
EEO/AAP Statement: DocGo is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. DocGo is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.
Work Location: Remote
