What are the responsibilities and job description for the SR CENTRAL MONITOR TECH position at UHS?
The Valley Health System has expanded into an integrated health network that serves more than two million people in Southern Nevada. Starting with Valley Hospital Medical Center in 1979, the Valley Health System has grown to include Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center,Henderson Hospital and Valley Health Specialty Hospital, newest facility West Henderson Hospital.
Benefit Highlights:
- Comprehensive education and training center
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
Job Description: This position monitors patients via remote camera apparatus via computer screens to ensure safety and mitigate fall risk, with two-way communications with the patient and communication with nursing staffing in case of need to intervene for patient safety. This position will monitor patient movement and direct patients when such action imperils the patient's safety. They will call for nursing support and intervention when patient actions or needs require such intervention to avert harm. Besides monitoring for fall, this position also monitors patient behavior like suspicious behavior (drug activity), elopement risk, physically harmful actions, pulling at IV, tubes drains, restraints. Any change in patient condition will be communicated to the patient’s primary RN.
Qualifications
Education:Completion of C.N.A. program.
Experience: Basic medical situational awareness of patient safety requirements and understanding of fall risk criteria. Fully cognizant of HIPAA requirements.
Technical Skills: Computer fluency.
License/Certification: Current C.N.A. license in the State of Nevada. Current BLS certification.
Other: Must be able to communicate and report patient welfare, safety, and security to RN
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