Virtual Patient Safety Technician
Mount Sinai Medical Center · Miami Beach, FL · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Responsibilities
- Monitor multiple patients simultaneously via Artisight AI-enabled camera system in a centralized monitoring station within the hospital or secure remote location.
- Recognize and respond to unsafe patient behaviors such as attempts to exit bed, remove medical devices, or leave the room.
- Verbally redirect patients using two-way audio communication, when appropriate.
- Activate escalation protocols and promptly notify unit nursing staff when intervention is needed.
- Maintain continuous visual monitoring to ensure patient safety, documenting events per policy.
- Work in partnership with bedside nurses, charge nurses, and the Admission/Discharge/Transfer (ADT) Virtual RN to ensure appropriate patient monitoring.
- Report changes in patient condition or unsafe behaviors promptly to the care team.
- Document all significant observations, interventions, and communications in the monitoring software or EMR, as required.
- Operate and troubleshoot Artisight virtual monitoring equipment.
- Respond to AI-generated alerts and focus observation accordingly.
- Ensure cameras are positioned appropriately for maximum visibility and privacy compliance.
- Participate in ongoing competency training and technology updates.
Qualifications
- CPR Certification required.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- CNA, PST, Medical assistant, Monitor technician, or Patient Care experience preferred.
- Prior healthcare and patient sitting experience preferred.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retail plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!