CENTRAL MONITOR SITTER - SAHARA LAKES (PART-TIME)

UHS•Las Vegas, NV

6d•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.
Must be 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 and reports patient welfare, safety and security to RN.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

monitor patients via remote camera apparatus via computer screens to ensure safety and mitigate fall risk
two way communications with the patient and communication with nursing staffing in case of need to intervene for patient safety
monitor patient movement and direct patients when such action imperils the patient’s safety
call for nursing support and intervention when patient actions or needs require such intervention