Patient Observation Technician - Float Pool - Augusta, GA

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Various (United States of America)

Job Posting

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

 

A Brief Overview

Continuously monitor, recognizes patient movement and proactively alerts nurses and other caregivers to prevent adverse events including patient falls, patient elopement, patient safety, and visitor monitoring, from a remote centralized monitoring station.

 

What you will do

• Notes changes in patient movement, recognizes safety risks, and responds accordingly. Documents all patient interactions and communications. Communicates in a professional manner. Notifies appropriate care providers of any potential falls risks immediately as they occur. 30%
• Tracks patients transferring to and from units and leaving for procedures to provide constant observation while on the monitor. 30%
• Demonstrates appropriate use of technology as indicated in skills checklist. Notifies IT department of current or potential problems as needed. Checks central monitoring equipment for damage on a regular basis. 20%
• Serves as a resource for the interdisciplinary team as needed. Maintains and updates knowledge of technology, policies, and procedures. 20%

Qualifications

• High School Diploma General Required and(
• GED General Required or)

• Minimum 3 years in healthcare. Required

• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• CMA - Cert Medical Assistant
• CNA - Cert Nurse Assistant

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.