Video Monitoring Tech

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE 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. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION 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. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience in a hospital environment preferred. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 - STAIRS LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 40 - 60 Lbs SQUAT Static (hold #30 sec) KNEEL (on knees) SIT LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 20 - 40 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54# and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Repetitive ROTATE TRUNK Sitting REACH - Upward PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PULL (0-20 pounds force) STAND WALK - LEVEL SURFACE LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds BEND FORWARD at waist ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Forward MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers GRASP Hand/Fist None specified

• JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

• 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.

• DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• 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.

• EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Experience in a hospital environment preferred.

• KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 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.

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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 - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

KNEEL (on knees)

SIT

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

REACH - Upward

PUSH (0-20 pounds force)

PULL (0-20 pounds force)

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

BEND FORWARD at waist

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Forward

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

None specified