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    Patient Observation Technician - Waterloo, United States - UnityPoint Health

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    UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital

    Patient Observation Technician

    Full-time; 12 hr shift; Nights

    Benefits Eligible

    The Patient Observation Technician provides patient monitoring services through the central monitoring center in order to provide a safe environment for patients.

    Why UnityPoint Health??

    • Commitment to our Team Weve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Beckers Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.?
    • Culture At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.?
    • Benefits Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youre in.?
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Were committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.?
    • Development We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.?
    • Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purposeto improve the health of the people and communities we serve.?

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    Visit us at to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

    Responsibilities:
    • Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the use of the patient monitoring software while functioning as a remote monitoring technician. Maintains visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room
    • Provides 1:1 direct observation to assigned patient to prevent patient self- injury in situation where patient/family is unable to do so.
    • Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to a patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by the RN.
    • Accesses assigned nursing/nursing support staff on assigned area immediately in case of emergency, or as needed to provide patient care on routine basis.
    • Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others.
    • Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit/work area and upon completion of shift assignment.
    • Coordinates meal and break times with team and informs appropriate team members prior to leaving monitoring station for any reason to ensure constant patient observation.
    • Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
    • Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to Charge Nurse.
    • Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.
    • Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
    • Balances team and individual responsibilities, objective and open to others views, gives and welcomes feedback, contributes to positive team goals, puts success of team above own interest.
    Qualifications:
    • High School graduate or GED.
    • Familiarity with healthcare environment preferred.
    • Basic computer skills required Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
    • Multicultural sensitivity.
    • Microsoft Office basic computer skills.
    • Customer/patient focused.
    • Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.


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