Virtual Patient Observation Technician- Nights (Casual)

ohiohealth; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a dedicated Night shift professional to monitor patients under RN supervision in a Virtual Patient Observation unit. The role emphasizes safety, rapid assessment, and collaboration with nursing staff to prevent treatment interruptions.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, strong customer service and communication skills, and the ability to focus on a single task while analyzing patient care information.

Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required).
• BLS to be completed in orientation.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to focus on a particular subject or task for an extended period of time.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize patient care information to formulate patient specific care recommendations.
• Minimum of one years Experience in healthcare or service related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains visual observation of patients at all times.
• Verbal redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room.
• Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, and works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Education

High School or GED

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

This position works under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Virtual Health Leadership . This position is to ensure consistent and appropriate oversight of a patient demonstrating behaviors that put him/her at risk for treatment interruption, or a nonviolent patient with frequent needs for assistance.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Maintains visual observation of patients at all times.
• Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room.
• Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
• Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
• Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, and works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

• BLS to be completed in orientation
• Customer Service Skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to focus on a particular subject or task for an extended period of time
• Ability to analyze, synthesize patient care information to formulate patient specific care recommendations
• Minimum of one years Experience in healthcare or service related industry is preferred.

Work Shift:

Night

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Virtual Patient Observation

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment