Video Monitor Tech - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
UNC REX Healthcare, Hendersonville, NC, United States
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
Observe patients over a video monitoring system as directed by nursing staff. Maintain visual observation at all times without distraction. Track and ensure continuity of monitoring.
Maintain roster of patients under monitoring and their observation criteria. Alert nursing staff of patient safety concerns, significant observations, or any noted examples of the documented observation criteria or behaviors.
Perform hand-off of patient monitoring as appropriate during shift change and breaks. Participate in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
Observe and report patient information obtained during visual monitoring. Document patient activity and/or contact. Answer phones and notify staff of patient requests.
Maintain inventory of and track issued equipment.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Video Monitoring Software. Seek help as soon as possible when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
Respect and provide patient confidentiality. Seek guidance as needed.
Demonstrate 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.
Preferred
Previous experience in a health care setting.
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.
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Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
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
Observe patients over a video monitoring system as directed by nursing staff. Maintain visual observation at all times without distraction. Track and ensure continuity of monitoring.
Maintain roster of patients under monitoring and their observation criteria. Alert nursing staff of patient safety concerns, significant observations, or any noted examples of the documented observation criteria or behaviors.
Perform hand-off of patient monitoring as appropriate during shift change and breaks. Participate in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
Observe and report patient information obtained during visual monitoring. Document patient activity and/or contact. Answer phones and notify staff of patient requests.
Maintain inventory of and track issued equipment.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of Video Monitoring Software. Seek help as soon as possible when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
Respect and provide patient confidentiality. Seek guidance as needed.
Demonstrate 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.
Preferred
Previous experience in a health care setting.
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.
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