What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Monitoring Attendant - Full time - Day Shift position at Loyola University Health System?
This Role Will Be Responsible For:
- Continuous visual alertness without distraction of a computer screen containing 12-16 active patients
- Remain alert to 12-16 active patients at all times while on duty; anticipates, recognizes and addresses harmful behaviors
- Monitor patient behaviors and movements via closed circuit camera with pan/tilt/zoom capabilities
- Verbally redirect patients over digital 2-way audio device. Immediately alerts nursing staff as necessary
- Maintain calm, respectful, empathetic, and professional tone while verbally communicating with patients, staff, and fellow colleagues
- Meet the expectations of nursing staff in order to keep patients safe
- Provide detailed shift-to-shift report on patient activity to colleagues and nursing staff
Requirements:
- Mental capacity to verbally interact with 12-16 active patients in various levels of distress, and maintaining calm, focused demeanor while on duty
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts in a 24/7 healthcare environment
- Ability to work weekends and holidays, as required
- Ability to orally and in writing, report on patient activity, as needed
- Basic Computer skills required, and will accompany on the job learning
- Experience working in healthcare preferred, but not required
- Education: Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Salary : $59,200 - $75,000