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Harris Health · 17 hours ago

Supplemental- Virtual Patient Observation Technician- Ben Taub (1:00pm to 9:30pm)

United States

Part-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Harris Health System is a public healthcare safety-net provider serving the residents of Harris County, Texas. The Virtual Patient Observation Technician (VPOT) is responsible for providing constant video monitoring of patients to enhance their safety and communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding patient needs.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides constant, real-time video monitoring of assigned patients to enhance safety

Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors

Directly communicates with nursing staff if the patient needs further intervention or requires assistance

Practices safety measures and documents observations according to standards

Participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives

Demonstrates personal and professional effectiveness

Promotes a customer-friendly environment by utilizing ServiceFirst behaviors and Language of Caring techniques while interacting with patients, families, and staff members

Qualification

Texas Nursing Assistant CertificationMedical Assistant CertificationBLSClinical experienceVirtual observation experienceBasic computer skillsMedical terminologyTelephone etiquetteBilingual (English/Spanish)Communication skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School diploma or the equivalent plus technical skills/training appropriate to the specialty area

Texas Nursing Assistant Certification; or Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following: American Medical Technologists (AMT), American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) and BLS

Two (2) years related clinical experience required

Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact)

Writing /Composing: Correspondence / Reports

Medical Terms, PC

Comfortable using computer technology and sitting for long periods of time in front of a computer screen

Able to analyze and synthesize patient safety information to determine the course of action

Able to make quick decisions under pressure, and manages stress appropriately

Well-organized, efficient multi-tasker able to prioritize simultaneous and continuous monitoring of multiple patients on one screen while on duty

Attention to detail, able to focus on a particular patient, object or task for an extended period of time

Good telephone etiquette

Preferred

Related specialty experience preferred (i.e., direct patient care, virtual observation, telemetry technician, hospital environment, experience in nursing program clinical rotations)

Bilingual Skills Preferred Yes Language(s): English/Spanish

Company

Harris Health

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At Harris Health, we champion better health for our patients, their families and our community, by connecting all to an integrated healthcare system that provides high-quality healthcare.

Founded in 1966

Bellaire, Texas, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.harrishealth.org

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