Tele-Med Remote Monitor Sitter

University of Maryland Medical System; Linthicum (MD); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maryland, the University of Maryland Medical System seeks a dedicated Patient Observer to monitor patients, ensure safety, and maintain documentation. This full-time position requires prior patient care experience and certifications, offering competitive hourly pay and benefits within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant required.
• Six months of prior direct, patient care work experience in a health care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains electronic observation of patients with safety concerns.
• Summons nursing staff if patient requires assistance.
• Maintains all required documentation during observation.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Communication

Observation

Emergency response

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant

Current American Heart Association CPR certification

Tools

Basic computer operations skills

Job description

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Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state's future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System's anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is an academic private health system, focused on delivering compassionate, high quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice at the bedside. Partnering with the University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Nursing and University of Maryland, Baltimore who educate the state's future health care professionals, UMMS is an integrated network of care, delivering 25 percent of all hospital care in urban, suburban and rural communities across the state of Maryland. UMMS puts academic medicine within reach through primary and specialty care delivered at 11 hospitals, including the flagship University of Maryland Medical Center, the System's anchor institution in downtown Baltimore, as well as through a network of University of Maryland Urgent Care centers and more than 150 other locations in 13 counties. For more information, visit www.umms.org.

Job Description

General Summary

Performs delegated competency validated patient observation functions and applies technical skills of a limited uncomplicated nature. Remotely provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients using audio/visual technology. Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in risky behaviors. Following department procedures and escalation process, summons unit staff if the patient requires assistance. Knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality and related policies.

Principal Responsibilities And Tasks

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.

• Maintains electronic visual & auditory observation of patients with safety concerns for up to 10 patients (depending on patient acuity). Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires.
• Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment.
• Seeks help or advice as soon as possible 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 nursing staff.
• Maintains all required documentation as identified on initiation, during observation, and discontinuation of continuous video monitoring.
• Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of reporting observations for age specific patient populations to the RN.
• Establishes and maintains courteous and effective relationships with patients, visitors, co-workers, and other members of the health care team; demonstrates sensitivity and awareness to the needs of patients, visitors and co-workers and responds promptly to verbal and/or written instructions.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work environment, thorough cleaning and straightening of area, following specific departmental procedures/instructions, daily.
• Performs related and delegated tasks when necessary such as setting up or discharging special equipment, answering the phone and taking and relaying messages.
• Attends all mandatory hospital in-services in accordance with any HR and other hospital policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information (HIPAA).
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant required.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification required.
• Basic computer operations skills required.
• Six months of prior direct, patient care work experience in a health care facility is preferred.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to utilize universal safety precautions and to act appropriately in emergency situations.
• Ability to recognize problems and to identify and implement a course of action required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to follow and give instructions accurately and clearly and able to communicate effectively using a microphone and headset.
• The ability to learn a variety of tasks and follow instructions with minimal errors. The ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patients and departmental documents is required. Ability to complete documentation/forms related to observation of patient.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
  
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $17.37 - $22.92
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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