Marshfield Clinic is hiring: Patient Monitor/Video Technician - Hospital (36 hou

Overview

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! Job Title: Patient Monitor/Video Technician - Hospital (36 hours / week) Cost Center:301351456 MfdHos-Video Monitoring Scheduled Weekly Hours:36 Employee Type:Regular Work Shift:Variable (United States of America)

JOB SUMMARY

Marshfield Patient Monitor/Video Technician serves as a HUB for Video Monitoring patients at Marshfield and other system wide hospitals. The Patient Monitor/Video Technician is responsible for providing continuous monitoring, documentation and tracking of assigned patients using the Video Monitoring software. Depending on status of patient’s safety level, technician will follow department protocols for an identified patient who is at risk to cause harm to self or others. The individual will verbally redirect the patient, alert nursing staff; activate alarms and use of overhead paging. The Patient Monitor/Video Technician works under the direction of lead staff and/or management to provide a safe environment for our patient and staff. Video will contact nursing staff if the patient requires assistance or serves as a threat to themselves or other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring, documentation and tracking of assigned patients using the Video Monitoring software.
• Follow department protocols for patients at risk to harm themselves or others, including verbal redirection, alerting nursing staff, activating alarms and overhead paging as needed.
• Work under the direction of lead staff and/or management to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Contact nursing staff if the patient requires assistance or poses a threat to themselves or others.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Minimum Required: Must be 18 years of age.
• Preferred/Optional: High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required: Demonstrated proficiency with verbal communication skills and prioritizing simultaneous situations. Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
• Preferred/Optional: Experience providing direct patient care in a hospital setting. Experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA). Minimum of 3 months of medical/hospital background experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• Minimum Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
• Preferred/Optional: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.

Other Statements

Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.

Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.

Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.