Telesitter Observation Tech - FLEX Team - PT.6 DAYS

Sky Lakes Medical Center • Klamath Falls, OR

73d • $17 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Telesitter Observation Tech - FLEX Team - PT.6 DAYS role involves maintaining visual observation of assigned patients at all times using a visual camera monitoring system. The tech will verbally redirect patients using a two-way audio device and immediately alert nursing staff if assistance is required. This position provides appropriate care based on the patient's individualized treatment plan under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include participating in patient information hand-offs, explaining procedures to patients without counseling or offering opinions, and seeking assistance when a patient poses a threat to themselves or others. The role also involves identifying and reporting patient safety issues, ensuring room safety, and removing potential hazards. The tech must demonstrate safe work practices and participate in safety programs.

Requirements

• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Good telephone etiquette
• Medical terminology
• Typing and basic computer operation skills
• Experience in hospital environment and clinical setting

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Direct patient care

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency in use of the visual camera monitoring system; ability to effectively communicate with patients using a microphone and headset.
• Maintains visual observation of assigned patients at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital two-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately alerts nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Provides the appropriate care to the patient population based on the patient’s individualized treatment plan as assigned and supervised by the RN.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behaviors about assigned patients upon arrival and completion of shift assignment.
• Provides patient with explanation as necessary, but does not counsel or provide opinions.
• Seeks help or advice as soon as possible 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 hazards from room and reports finding to primary nurse/charge nurse/hospital supervisor.
• Demonstrates safe work practices/attitudes, follows safety rules. Works to prevent unsafe conditions/behaviors and participates in organizational and departmental safety programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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