Monitor Video Tech | UF Health Jacksonville - Downtown | Full-Time | Days

UF Health • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Video Monitor Tech provides constant surveillance of assigned patients through a camera monitoring system and patient/staff communications. The Video Monitor Tech utilizes the monitoring system to work effectively with the health care team to identify patient risks, prevent possible injury, and assure patient safety.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma
• Ability to recognize and act upon changes in patient condition, activity and emergency situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and awareness of ethical and legal responsibilities.
• Ability to understand, use and document basic medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Ability to utilize excellent customer service skills with patients, families, and the health care team.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Assistant, Clerical Associate, Medical Assistant or other health care ancillary training is highly desirable.
• Hospital or health care experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Constantly observes assigned patients via video monitor and ensures a safe environment at all times. Communicates with patients appropriately through call system.
• Adheres to all Shands Jacksonville policies and procedures as applicable to position requirements.
• Documents observations on the sitter flow sheet hourly and/or with any change in patient condition, activity, or intervention.
• Keeps RN informed of patient status and activity and reports significant changes immediately.
• Obtains/gives report at shift change from/to Video Monitor Tech and RN.
• Ensures monitor equipment is working and maintained at all times.
• Ensures video monitors are never left unattended.
• Introduces self to patient and family at beginning of shift.
• Reviews Shands Jacksonville emails on at least a weekly basis and responds appropriately and timely.
• Demonstrates the BEST Behaviors and the dimensions of Patient Centered Care during the performance of duties.
• May be cross-trained to perform other duties on the nursing unit, within the scope of training and competency.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor within job scope.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED