AVASURE TECH

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City, NV is seeking a Monitor Tech for the night shift to provide continuous visual monitoring of assigned patients under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurse. Responsibilities include using AvaSys TeleSitter, verbally redirecting patients, and directing nursing staff when assistance is required.

Requires a high school diploma and AHA BLS within 90 days, plus hospital-specific training within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers within 90 days of employment.
• Hospital-specific training regarding sitter and patient care duties within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains continuous visual monitoring of assigned patients.
• Verbal redirects patients from at-risk behaviors and notifies nursing staff as needed.
• Operates AvaSys TeleSitter software and two-way audio device to monitor patients.
• Collaborates with nursing staff to ensure patient safety and immediate response to emergencies.
• Participates in shift report and communicates pertinent observations to incoming staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS for healthcare providers (AHA)

Hospital-specific training for sitter and patient care

Tools

AvaSys TeleSitter

Job description

US:NV:Carson City | Nursing Support | Full Time

Description

US:NV:Carson City Monitor Techs

Full Time Night Shift

Summary

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager and supervision of the Charge Nurse, provides continuous visual monitoring of assigned patients. Monitors patients and attempts to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Directs the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Activates Stat Alarm when a patient is not following direction and/or situation is emergent.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers within 90 days of employment
• Completion of Hospital Specific Training regarding sitter and patient care duties within 30 days of hire

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the AvaSys® TeleSitter® Solution software.
• Maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate observation to the patient population requiring AvaSure monitoring.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Participates in report with on-coming monitor staff when arriving for shift, and upon completion of shift. Reviews pertinent information and behaviors.
• Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
• Provides floor staff with information in a timely fashion when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environment safety. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to appropriate staff members.
• Communicates with members of the health care team, patients and visitors using oral and written means and equipment such as the telephone and vocera system.
• Maintains an orderly, clean and business-like environment at the AvaSure workstation and surrounding areas to assist members of the health care team in the performance of their jobs despite high stress factors.
• Maintains professional competence through formal education, workshops and unit specific education.
• Maintains currency of educational file. Attends 80% or greater staff meetings, reviews and initials those meeting Minutes not attended. Completes unit mandatory education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.