Video Monitor Tech - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

UNC Health Care Systems • Hendersonville, NC

58d • Onsite

About The Position

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Video Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous observation of assigned patients through a video monitoring system, ensuring the safety of patients who cannot be directly observed in person.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Observes patients over a video monitoring system as directed by nursing staff. Maintains visual observation at all times without distraction. Tracks and ensures continuity of monitoring.
• Maintains roster of patients under monitoring and their observation criteria. Alerts nursing staff of patient safety concerns, significant observations, or any noted examples of the documented observation criteria/ behaviors.
• Performs hand-off of patient monitoring as appropriate during shift change and breaks. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Observes and reports patient information obtained during visual monitoring. Documents patient activity and/or contact. Answers phones and notifies staff of patient requests.
• Maintains inventory of and tracks issued equipment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Video Monitoring Software. Seeks help as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
• Respects and provides patient confidentiality. Seeks guidance as needed.
• Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the position's orientation. Use standard precautions and principles of infection control.

What This Job Offers

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