Patient Monitor Tech/CNA

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Patient Monitor Tech/CNA role is primarily a virtual patient monitoring position, with limited bedside responsibilities. Technicians work from a business office near St. Luke’s Medical Center, remotely observing 8-12 patients simultaneously to ensure safety and report concerns to the care team. Occasional onsite shifts at St. Luke’s Medical Center are required, approximately once every 6 weeks, for roles such as a patient sitter or CNA.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
High School Graduate.
Typically requires 1 year of experience in patient care.
Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 12 patients at one time, remaining alert and focused on patients at all times while on duty.
Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors and staff.
Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations and be efficient in multitasking.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a headset and microphone.
Basic Microsoft windows and computer experience.
Headset must be worn when on duty.
Must have functional vision and hearing.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Maintains visual and audio observation at all times.
Verbally redirects patient over 2 way audio device in patient room.
Immediately summons nursing staff if the patient requires physical assistance.
Provides floor staff with information in a timely fashion when patient poses a safety concern to themselves or others.
Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazards from room and reports findings to appropriate staff members.
Monitors patient safety environment.
Demonstrates safe work practices and attitude, follows safety rules and guidelines, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
Maintains patient dignity and privacy.
Participates in report with accountable staff coming into or leaving shift.
Reviews pertinent information and behaviors.
Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of Avasure software.
Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate observation of the patients enrolled in the Virtual Monitoring Program.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program