Video Monitoring Tech

Samaritan Health Services Corvallis, OR $19.25 - $28.26 Fulltime

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Summary

Provides continuous observation and surveillance of patients, verbally redirects unsafe behavior, and summons nursing staff when needed. High school diploma or hospital experience preferred; requires lifting up to 60 lbs and working with confidentiality.

Highlights

Experience
Hospital environment experience preferred
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Physical Requirements
Lift 40-60 lbs; lift/carry up to 40 lbs; sit, stand, walk, bend, reach

Job description

  • JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
    • Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Verbally redirects patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Is knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality.
  • DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
    • The VMT department specializes in the monitoring of acutely ill patients that require continuous visual safety monitoring. VMT patients are given the highest standards of professional care by specialty trained staff. The VMT system is comprised of mobile room units, server software and monitor station software.
  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
    • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
    • Experience in a hospital environment preferred.
  • KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
    • Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
    • Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a nonjudgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.
    • Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Rarely
      (1 - 10% of the time)

      Occasionally
      (11 - 33% of the time)

      Frequently
      (34 - 66% of the time)

      Continually
      (67 - 100% of the time)

      CLIMB - STAIRS

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

      SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

      KNEEL (on knees)

      SIT

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

      LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

      LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

      CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

      SQUAT Repetitive

      ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

      REACH - Upward

      PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

      PULL (0-20 pounds force)

      STAND

      WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

      LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

      CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

      BEND FORWARD at waist

      ROTATE TRUNK Standing

      REACH - Forward

      MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

      FINGER DEXTERITY

      PINCH Fingers

      GRASP Hand/Fist

      None specified

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