CENTRAL MONITOR SITTER - SAHARA LAKES (PER DIEM)

UHS•Las Vegas, NV

65d•Onsite

About The Position

This position monitors patients via remote camera apparatus via computer screens to ensure safety and mitigate fall risk, with two way communications with the patient and communication with nursing staffing in case of need to intervene for patient safety. This position will monitor patient movement and direct patients when such action imperils the patient’s safety. They will call for nursing support and intervention when patient actions or needs require such intervention. This position is intended to be entry level for cardiac monitoring technician roles.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Computer fluency.
Basic medical situational awareness of patient safety requirements.
Understanding of fall risk criteria.
Fully cognizant of HIPAA requirements.
Current BCLS Certification.
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit/department.
Reports patient welfare, safety and security to RN.

Responsibilities

Monitors patients via remote camera apparatus via computer screens to ensure safety and mitigate fall risk.
Utilizes two-way communication with the patient.
Communicates with nursing staff in case of need to intervene for patient safety.
Monitors patient movement and directs patients when such action imperils the patient’s safety.
Calls for nursing support and intervention when patient actions or needs require such intervention.