Monitor Technician (BHU) - Part Time
Lifepoint Health, Danville, VA, United States
Position Summary
Sovah Danville is seeking a part‑time Monitor Technician in the Behavioral Health Unit to provide services to ensure a safe environment for psychiatric patients in a locked inpatient unit setting.
Responsibilities
Performs continual surveillance of behavioral health unit monitors and operates the patient‑monitoring system.
Monitors dining/day rooms and hallways on Behavioral Health when occupied by patients to assure patient safety in the environment.
Monitors patients for suspicious behavior indicating the possibility of self‑harm.
Reports incidents, utilizes nursing staff for concerns, discusses recent issues, and any pertinent patient details with the covering/on‑coming behavioral health monitor technician.
Recognizes patient behaviors in the dining/dayroom and hallway environment that may result in an unsafe situation.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Certifications / Licenses
AHA BLS required.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — as well as tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well‑being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
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Sovah Danville is seeking a part‑time Monitor Technician in the Behavioral Health Unit to provide services to ensure a safe environment for psychiatric patients in a locked inpatient unit setting.
Responsibilities
Performs continual surveillance of behavioral health unit monitors and operates the patient‑monitoring system.
Monitors dining/day rooms and hallways on Behavioral Health when occupied by patients to assure patient safety in the environment.
Monitors patients for suspicious behavior indicating the possibility of self‑harm.
Reports incidents, utilizes nursing staff for concerns, discusses recent issues, and any pertinent patient details with the covering/on‑coming behavioral health monitor technician.
Recognizes patient behaviors in the dining/dayroom and hallway environment that may result in an unsafe situation.
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Certifications / Licenses
AHA BLS required.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — as well as tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well‑being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
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