What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Monitor Technician - FT - Eve/Night - 12hr shift position at Northwell Health Careers?
Description
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services, including bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke care, surgical services and women’s services.
Our accolades include:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating
At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient, visitor, and caregiver is, “We’re here for you.” We are a community of caring hearts, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.
Purpose: Provides continuous digital observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the on-site clinical staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.
Responsibilities
1. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the Video Monitoring System (VMS) Solution software.
2. Maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons the on-site clinical staff if the patient requires assistance.
3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to patients based on their individualized treatment plan as delegated by a registered nurse.
4. Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
5. Provides patient with explanations as necessary, but does not counsel or provide opinions. Demonstrates behaviors in line with Service Excellence.
6. 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 hazard from room and reports findings to clinical staff.
7. Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
8. Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of other digital health platforms for remote monitoring of patients as needed
9. Participates in cross training and coverage of other digital health platforms that fall within the scope of practice for a patient care monitor.
10. Ensure adherence to all HQ policies and procedures
11. Assist in the monitoring and evaluating of training program’s effectiveness, success and ROI periodically and report to Management
12. Collaborate with Management on resolving any specific problems and tailor programs as necessary
13. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor)
Required:
- High School Graduate/G.E.D
- Minimum one (1) year experience in hospital or clinical environment (physician office, nursing home, ambulatory services, etc.) providing direct patient care.
- Excellent verbal communication skills – most communication will be done remotely using a microphone and headset
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively with patients and hospital staff, including assessing the situation and de-escalating if necessary.
- Ability to multitask effectively, prioritizing multiple situations simultaneously and addressing each appropriately.
- Basic computer skills, i.e. Microsoft.
Preferred:
- Clinical Certification Strongly Preferred – CNA, Medical Assistant, PCT / PCA / HHA
Location: Sharon-Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill Road
Company: Sharon Hospital
Org Unit: 1618
Department: Nursing Monitor Techs
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $18.50 - $26.04 Hourly
At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000 strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.
Sharon Hospital is a 78-bed general hospital located in northwestern Connecticut, a region that offers an inspiring balance between work and life. We provide a full range of services, including bariatric surgery, cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke care, surgical services and women’s services.
Our accolades include:
- The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
- American Heart Association - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
- Vizient Quality Leadership Award
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5-Star Rating
At Sharon Hospital, we pride ourselves on creating a culture of family caring for family. Our message to every patient, visitor, and caregiver is, “We’re here for you.” We are a community of caring hearts, providing compassionate care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. The region surrounding our campus is an ideal place to enjoy quality living as you pursue opportunities and make lifelong connections.
Salary : $19 - $26