What are the responsibilities and job description for the TELESITTER MONITOR TECHNICIAN position at CalvertHealth?
Job Summary :
Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledge and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies.
- Education :
- Registration / Certification / Licensure :
- Experience :
- Other Requirements :
- Capable of continuous monitoring up to 10 patients on one screen at one time and remaining alert at all times while on duty.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a microphone and headset.
- Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
- Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors and staff.
- Basic computer operations skills
- Basic Microsoft Windows experience
- Efficiency in multitasking
- Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations
Position requires a high school diploma or GED.
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General knowledge of hospital setting. High School graduate / GED
Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and / or any other department requirements.
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