UNC Health is hiring: Video Monitor Tech - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in Henders

Overview

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Summary

The Video Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous observation of assigned patients through a video monitoring system, ensuring the safety of patients who cannot be directly observed in person.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients over a video monitoring system as directed by nursing staff. Maintains visual observation at all times without distraction. Tracks and ensures continuity of monitoring.
• Maintains roster of patients under monitoring and their observation criteria. Alerts nursing staff of patient safety concerns, significant observations, or any noted examples of the documented observation criteria/behaviors.
• Performs hand-off of patient monitoring as appropriate during shift change and breaks. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Observes and reports patient information obtained during visual monitoring. Documents patient activity and/or contact. Answers phones and notifies staff of patient requests.
• Maintains inventory of and tracks issued equipment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Video Monitoring Software. Seeks help as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
• Respects and provides patient confidentiality. Seeks guidance as needed.
• Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the position’s orientation. Use standard precautions and principles of infection control.

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred.

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices