Virtual Care Technician

About the role

The Virtual Care Technician is a Paraprofessional member of the patient care team who works under the supervision of the Virtual Care Nursing Manager. Responsibilities include continuous remote monitoring and surveillance/observation of behaviors for assigned patients at risk for harm, providing verbal redirection to ensure the patient's safety, and reporting any abnormal findings to the bedside care team. The role also coordinates and facilitates communication with the nursing unit and other healthcare departments in accordance with individual patient needs, following standard protocols and practices.

Responsibilities

• Continuous remote monitoring and surveillance/observation of behaviors for assigned patients at risk for harm
• Provide verbal redirection to ensure the patient’s safety
• Report any abnormal findings to the bedside care team
• Cook up and facilitate communication with the nursing unit and other healthcare departments in accordance with individual patient needs
• Follow standard protocols and practices

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with GED; OR a currently enrolled high school student age >/= 16 years of age and enrolled in a high school health care related intern program
• Must complete hospital general orientation and Patient Safety Assistant specific orientation
• CPR certified

Qualifications

• Health Care experience is preferred, but not required

Skills

• Independent judgment and self-direction

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in this posting.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

Shifts are 5p-5a, nights.