Patient Observation Technician

UnityPoint - Allen HospitalPart-Time: 0700-1930; 24 hours weekly; weekend/holiday rotation The Patient Observation Technician provides patient monitoring services through the central monitoring center in order to provide a safe environment for patients.Why UnityPoint Health?  Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 

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Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/  Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the patient monitoring software while functioning as a remote monitoring technician. Maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room

Provides 1:1 direct observation to assigned patient to prevent patient self- injury in situation where patient/family is unable to do so.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to a patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the RN.

Accesses assigned nursing/nursing support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency, or as needed to provide patient care on routine basis.

Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.

Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit/work area and upon completion of shift assignment.

Coordinates meal and break times with team and informs appropriate team members prior to leaving monitoring station for any reason to ensure constant patient observation.

Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.

Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge Nurse.

Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.

Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.

Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to other’s views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.

High School graduate or GED.

Familiarity with healthcare environment preferred.

Basic computer skills required Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Multicultural sensitivity.

Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.

Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Requisition ID: 2022-111974 Street: 1825 Logan Ave Name: 2520 UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital Posting Minimum: USD $15.81/Hr. Name: NursingFloat-Resource- Logan FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): .6 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours/Shift: 12/Shift External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org