Tele Sitter Technician, Part-Time Nights, Pennsauken

Job Summary:

The Tele Sitter Technician provides continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients. Verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Alerts the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s).  They will also maintain and demonstrate high standards of professional ethics. 

Position Responsibilities:

Always maintains visual observation of patients. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room. Immediately alerts the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.

Demonstrates safe work practices and attitudes, follows safety rules, works to prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors, and participates in organizational and department safety programs.

Actively participates in learning new skills needed to support new and/or expanded programs and services.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to this patient population based on the patient's individualized care needs as delegated by the RN.

Participates in hand-off of pertinent information/behavior about assigned patients when arriving on unit and upon completion of shift assignment. Demonstrates understanding and practicing the use of tele-sitter software program.

Position Qualifications Required:

Required Experience:

1-year previous experience in a hospital environment required.
1-year direct patient care experience required.

Required Education:

High School diploma or GED

Training / Certification / Licensure:

Successful completion of Observer course

Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Preferred

Certification preferred (patient care technician, nurse assistant, medical assistant)