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Job Summary:
Telesitters are responsible to remotely observe, document, and communicate patient safety concerns in the patient setting via video monitoring.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Continuously observes activity and behavior of multiple patients at a monitor station utilizing telesitter software to ensure a safe patient environment.
- 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.
- Identifies potential patient safety risks/concerns and communicates to the RN.
- Participates in hand-off of pertinent patient information/behavior at shift change. Arranges meal break and other relief times prior to leaving monitoring station so that backup may be provided to ensure constant patient observation.
- Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
- Seeks assistance when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from patient rooms and reports findings to RN in a timely manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
- Previous clinical and direct patient care experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills – Microsoft applications required.
- Effective communication skills required.
MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
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Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) sitting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.; auditory and visual skills.
Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to chemicals.
“It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates.”
Compensation Pay Range:
$15.61 - $20.29