Video Monitor Tech - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit Job at UNC Health Care in Hender

Description

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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.

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Other information:

Qualifications

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred

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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.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.