Telesitter Monitor Technician-PRN

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R18785

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Job Summary  The Telesitter Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients through a non-recording video monitoring system

Reports to:

Director of Patient Placement    Job Specific Responsibilities  Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Monitor potentially life threatening risk behaviors exhibited by low risk suicidal patients and patients at high risk for falls, elopement, violence,etc. ;
Verbally redirect or STAT alarm patient risk behaviors while notifying nursing staff for assistance  
• Ensures all patient information is entered into the monitoring hardware device correctly and information is documented in the Telesitter monitoring log  
• Monitors use and distribution of telesitter monitoring devices throughout the assigned unit  
• All other related assigned duties     

Education and Experience  
• High School Diploma or GED    Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations  
• N/A

Skills and Abilities

• 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    Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships  This role will interact closely with nursing unit, medical staff, patients, and other hospital departments    Physical Capabilities  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.

Must be able to verbally communicate using a microphone and headset    Environmental/Working Conditions  This position is subject to varying indoor temperature changes. Work is performed in a low- risk area for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other biowaste 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.

Benefits:
* Resilience program  + Emotional  + Physical  + Spiritual  + 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
* And more at:

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
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