Centralized Monitor Tech | 12 hours per week | Telemetry

Great River Health Systems • West Burlington, IA

84d • $15

About The Position

Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies. The Tele-Sitter may also be expected to work as a sitter in the patient's room. During this time participates on the patient care team by providing basic patient care, observation, and a safe environment to patients under the direction of a licensed nurse. The sitter utilizes effective, healthy verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. Maintains privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. The sitter will follow individualized patient treatment plan and promotes safe boundaries for patients at risk for violence by utilizing techniques learned in Management of Aggressive Behavior. Documents observations according to the plan of care.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Required
• Basic Microsoft windows experience Preferred
• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 12 patients on one screen at one time and remains alert at all times while on duty
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes
• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors, and staff
• Basic computer operation skills
• Efficiency in multitasking
• Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations
• MOAB training
• Basic Cardiac Life Support & First Aid - American Heart Association within 180 Days Required
• Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required
• Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 180 Days Required

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience Preferred
• Previous clinical experience Preferred
• Previous direct patient care experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the AvaSys TeleSitter Solution software.
• Maintains visual observation at all times.
• Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room.
• Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate observation to the patient population requiring AvaSys monitoring.
• Participates in report with on-coming monitor staff when arriving for shift, and upon completion of shift.
• Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
• Provides floor staff with information in a timely fashion when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Assures patient environment safety.
• Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to appropriate staff members.
• Demonstrates safe work practice and attitude, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
• Maintains patient dignity and privacy.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees