Video Monitor Tech - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

Job Description
*Description*
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Summary:
The Video Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous observation of assigned patients through a video monitoring system, ensuring the safety of patients who cannot be directly observed in person.
Responsibilities:
* Observes patients over a video monitoring system as directed by nursing staff. Maintains visual observation at all times without distraction. Tracks and ensures continuity of monitoring.
* Maintains roster of patients under monitoring and their observation criteria. Alerts nursing staff of patient safety concerns, significant observations, or any noted examples of the documented observation criteria/ behaviors.
* Performs hand-off of patient monitoring as appropriate during shift change and breaks. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
* Observes and reports patient information obtained during visual monitoring. Documents patient activity and/or contact. Answers phones and notifies staff of patient requests.
* Maintains inventory of and tracks issued equipment.
* Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Video Monitoring Software. Seeks help as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
* Respects and provides patient confidentiality. Seeks guidance as needed.
* Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the position's orientation. Use standard precautions and principles of infection control.
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Other information:
Qualifications
Required
* High School diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred
* Previous experience in a health care setting preferred
01.6430.2304
*Job Details* Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Psychiatry
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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