Patient Sitter

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The Patient Sitter is responsible for continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients through a non-recording video monitoring system.

Reports to:

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Observe potentially life threatening risk behaviors exhibited by suicidal patients;
  Verbally redirect patient behaviors while notifying nursing staff for assistance
• Monitor patient environment for potential safety hazards, including but not limited to sharp objects and items that could potentially be used for harm
• Participate in hand-off information and patient behavior issues to the next shift. Provide proper notification and hand off of information when patient is cleared from suicidal watch
• All other related assigned duties

High School Diploma or GED Required

N/A

• Basic computer skills;
  Basic Microsoft Office skills necessary
• Able to multi-task and prioritize to meet competing deadlines
• Ability to extend and maintain discretion and confidentiality when working with patients

This role will interact closely with nursing unit, medical staff, patients, and other hospital departments.

Work is demanding and requires ability to monitor up to 12 patients on one screen at a time. Talking and hearing is essential for communicating with patients and nursing staff.

This position is subject to varying indoor temperature changes. Work done intraoperative is performed in a high- risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bio-waste hazards.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

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• Financial
• Career
• Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
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UMC Vision, Mission and Standards:
Vision:
To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement:
Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow's healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence:
Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards:
Culture:
Service is Our Passion Vision:
The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement:
To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards:
Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations - private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as "One of the Best Places to Work in Texas" by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates