Patient Safety Monitor Technician 1

Job Description:

• Patient Safety Monitoring (PSM) is a part of the Monitoring Center at Intermountain which provides cutting edge support for inpatient units across 22 hospitals within the Intermountain Healthcare system. Caregivers part of the PSM team interact with various high risk patients on a daily basis from a central monitoring location as part of a team dedicated to patient safety.

• Confirms at the start of each shift the patients who will be monitored.
• Continuously monitors patients for safety concerns.
• Communicate with patients remotely.
• Redirect patients to adhere to established safety measures and recommendations from nursing staff.
• Coordinates with clinical staff to suspend monitoring when appropriate.
• Notifies appropriate clinical staff of changes in patient's behavior.
• Documents in iCentra.
• Responsible for reporting/troubleshooting issues or concerns with remote monitoring equipment.
• Collaborates and consults with RNs and other members of the interdisciplinary team for best patient care.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork, prioritization, communication, and organization.
• Fosters a safe environment by complying with the safety policy and taking appropriate action in an emergency.

Shift Details: Full Time Night Shift ( 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM )

(THIS POSITION IS NOT REMOTE)

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

- and -

Ability to identify at risk situations prior to need for intervention or redirection.

- and -

Ability to multi-task during busy monitoring situations.

- and -

Ability to use computerized systems to enter and track information.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in healthcare settings (i.e., hospital, clinic, SNF, treatment facility, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.

- and -

Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.

- and -

Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.

- and -

Ability to stand/sit at an observation station position for extended periods of time.

Location:

Work City:

Work State:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.