Job Description

You belong at Union!

The Patient Safety Monitoring Technician plays a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care while the patient is in Union Health. Our Hospital at Home staff remotely care for patients via telemedicine devices so they can recover in the comfort of their homes while under the supervision of a hospital clinical team. Join us as we provide compassionate service and high-quality care to the Wabash Valley Communities. We are committed to helping you find a role that recognizes your interests, expertise, and talent and helping you achieve your long-term career goals and aspirations. At Union, you'll experience an inclusive environment in which you are empowered to be your best self every day.

In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy:

• Part-time and Full-time schedules

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Paid Time Off starting day one.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.

• Career Paths

• Success Sharing

• 403b Retirement Employer Match.

• Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Patient Safety Monitoring Technician Details

Essential Job Duties:

• Performs a variety of duties and services involving vital sign surveillance by observing data generated from the remote monitoring system.

• Assists staff in emergencies as directed; notifies appropriate personnel of emergency situations; follow established emergency protocols, remains calm throughout such procedures.

• Performs Visual Monitor duties as applicable.

• Provide continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients.

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the visual monitor equipment.

• Maintains visual observation of the patients assigned at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in the patient room.

• Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate observation to the patient population requiring monitoring.

• Participates in report with on-coming monitor staff when arriving for shift and upon completion of shift.

• Provides patient with explanations as necessary, but does not counsel or provide opinions.

• Provides floor staff with information in a timely fashion when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.

• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environmental safety. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to the appropriate staff members.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Current Healthcare Student

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology

License/Certification:

• Healthcare BLS level of CPR required

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role. We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

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