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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

Required Licensures / Certifications / Registrations

Skills and Abilities

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.