Observation Monitoring Technician

Overview

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized health system recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety. This position monitors video-enabled patients from a central station and provides continuous surveillance and direct observation as needed to support patient safety and care team communications.

• Maintain close observation of video-monitored patients at a central monitoring station or through constant roving on the patient care unit.
• Observe, interpret risky patient behaviors, communicate with the patient are team, and document in the patientlectronic medical record at regular intervals.
• Provide continuous, one-to-one patient observation when required.
• Oversee patient/staff communications to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Admit patients to the monitoring system, select proper profiles and protocols, verify consent forms, set up equipment, perform quality control, and maintain equipment.
• Observe patients in real time and coordinate with appropriate staff if immediate action is needed.
• Prepare staff contact lists and pre-program phone numbers for direct dial access.
• Maintain records of each patientehavior, response to redirection, and frequency of redirection.
• Support direct patient care tasks as needed under supervision.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year technology-related experience
• Ability to work with multiple interruptions and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to understand and use basic medical terminology
• BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) within 30 days

• Successful completion of Technical Partner or Patient Observation Assistant training/orientation
• Successful completion of Crisis Management Course

• Lift and carry 40–50 lbs; pushing/pulling patients on bed or stretcher (requires ~29 lbs push force); lateral transfers up to the patientpos weight
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking; patient transporters may walk 8–10 miles per shift
• Activities may include kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR

• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift
• Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Lehigh Valley Hospital edar Crest
• Department:  Clinical Services Video Monitor
• Work Schedule:
  
  Sunri/Sat, 07:00–19:30 (as applicable)

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with federal, state, and local employment regulations and provide opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected status as defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

LVHN is a Great Place to Workand certified as such; culture emphasizes Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence. LVHN reserves the right to revise or change duties and responsibilities as necessary.