Monitor Tech

Continuous Patient Observer

Provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Verbally redirects patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Is knowledgeable and supportive of patient and institutional confidentiality.

The VMT department specializes in the monitoring of acutely ill patients that require continuous visual safety monitoring. VMT patients are given the highest standards of professional care by specialty trained staff. The VMT system is comprised of mobile room units, server software and monitor station software.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience in a hospital environment preferred.

Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Social Perceptiveness: Ability to work with a diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics. Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a nonjudgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages.

Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues.

Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) - Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) - Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) - Continually (67 – 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRSLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 LbsSQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)KNEEL (on knees) - SITLIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 LbsLIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 LbsLIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 poundsCARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 poundsSQUAT RepetitiveROTATE TRUNK SittingREACH - UpwardPUSH (0-20 pounds force)PULL (0-20 pounds force) - STANDWALK - LEVEL SURFACELIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 LbsCARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 poundsBEND FORWARD at waistROTATE TRUNK StandingREACH - ForwardMANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wristsFINGER DEXTERITYPINCH FingersGRASP Hand/Fist - None specified