What are the responsibilities and job description for the Virtual Monitor Tech position at Northeast Georgia Health System?
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NGHS is hiring a Virtual Monitor Tech/Sitter
Full-Time, Day Shift (7a-7p)
3 12 hour shifts per week. Days of the week vary with every other weekend rotation.
Location: NGMC Sitter Pool
Job Summary:
The Virtual Monitor Tech/ Medical Observer is responsible for observation of the patient to promote and protect the patient’s safety. The Virtual Monitor Tech identifies safety concerns, documents safety-related observations and communicates information regarding the patient’s safety to the nursing staff. The Virtual Monitor Tech/ Medical Observer intervenes when there is a potential or actual threat to patient’s safety. Observation is provided for adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- On the job training will be scheduled by Department
- Must have Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association
- Preferred: One year of relevant clinical experience in a health care setting
Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.