Patient Monitor Tech (Patient Care Experience Preferred)

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Looking for someone with Patient Care experience

• Full-time or Part-time
• Days (0700-1530), Evenings (1500-2330), or Nights (2300-0730)
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Shift differentials for evening shift, night shift, and weekends
• Flexible scheduling

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains visual and audio observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over 2 way audio device in patient room. Immediately summon nursing staff if the patient requires physical assistance.
• Provides floor staff with information in a timely fashion when patient poses a safety concern to themselves or others. Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazards from room and reports findings to appropriate staff members. Monitors patient safety environment.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitude, follows safety rules and guidelines, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
• Maintains patient dignity and privacy.
• Participates in report with accountable staff coming into or leaving shift. Review pertinent information and behaviors.
• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of Avasure software. Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate observation of the patients enrolled in the Virtual Monitoring Program.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in patient care.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Capable of continuous monitoring of up to 12 patients at one time, remaining alert and focused on patients at all times while on duty.
• Ability to use discretion and courtesy when working with patients, visitors and staff.
• Ability to communicate with hospital staff and respond quickly to patient behavioral changes.
• Ability to prioritize simultaneous situations and be efficient in multitasking.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients using a headset and microphone.
• Basic Microsoft windows and computer experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Headset must be worn when on duty.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

$19.45 - $29.20

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

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