Video Monitor Tech - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Job at UNC Health Care in Patton
UNC Health Care, Patton Park, NC, United States
Description
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Summary
The Video Monitor Technicianis responsible forcontinuous observation ofassignedpatientsthrougha videomonitoringsystem,ensuring the safety of patients who cannot bedirectlyobservedin person.
Responsibilities
- Observes patients over a video monitoring systemas directed by nursing staff.Maintains visual observation at all timeswithout distraction.Tracks and ensures continuity of monitoring.
- Maintainsrosterof patients under monitoring and their observation criteria.Alerts nursing staffof patient safety concerns, significant observations, or any noted examples of thedocumentedobservation criteria/ behaviors.
- Performs hand-off of patientmonitoringasappropriate duringshift change and breaks.Participates ina collaborativeidentification and reporting of patient safety issues.
- Observes andreportspatient information obtained during visual monitoring.Documentspatient activityand/or contact.Answersphonesandnotifies staff of patient requests.
- Maintains inventory of andtracks issued equipment.
- Demonstratesproficiencyin the use of Video Monitoring Software. Seeks help as soon as possible whenpatient appears to posea threat to themselves or others.
- Respects and provides patient confidentiality. Seeks guidance as needed.
- Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected andvalidatedby the position's orientation. Use standard precautions and principles of infection control.
Qualifications
Required
- High School diploma or equivalentrequired.
Preferred
- Previousexperience in a health care settingpreferred
Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Psychiatry
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.