Job Description: Oregon Health & Science University
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Patient Safety technician, Continuous Video Monitoring, PT, Days
US-OR-Portland
Job ID: 2024-32146 Type: Regular Part-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Hospital/Clinic Support Portland, OR (Marquam Hill)
Overview
Patient Care/Patient Safety Attendant (PSA):
Per assignment of Registered Nurse, the employee provides care including but not limited to activities of daily living, diversional activities, collecting patient data, monitoring for symptoms of increased risk, assist with transportation, comfort measures, environmental safety, milieu observation, and assists with discharge of patient reinforcing assigned teaching.
Behavior Intervention:
Actively participates in providing a therapeutic milieu in order to engage patients in treatment. Participates in milieu safety inspections. Communicates with RN and other care team members regarding patient interactions, observations, and noticeable problems or changes in patient status. Uses therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients and families. Provides physical, emotional, and protective care for patients consistent with treatment plan. Provides input around safety recommendations and interventions.
Patient Video Monitoring:
Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software. Maintains constant visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device located in a patient’s room. Notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, is exhibiting symptoms RN requests report of, or is at imminent risk of injury or distress. Documents interactions within the electronic health record.
Communication:
Communicates directly with Registered Nurses related to patient trends, advances, and deviations from the plan of care. Discusses patient care trajectory (improvement and/or decline) with the interdisciplinary team. Transfers knowledge in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) per policy.
Miscellaneous:
Collects and tracks daily data/metrics, understands and adheres to Daily Management Systems, and provides break coverage to in-house PSTs. Understands their role and complies with OHSU policies pertinent to this role:
Clinical Violence Alerts and Clinical Violence Risk Assessment
Code Green
Continuous Video Monitoring for Patient Safety
Hospital Holds for Treatment of Mental Illness
Medical Hold for Non-Mental Health Patients
Patient Personal Property
Patient Safety Attendant, Policy and Procedure for Use of
Pediatric Behavioral Health Safety Protocol
Restraint and Seclusion, Use of
Safety Searches
Suicide risk screen and safety interventions in non-psychiatric settings
Responsibilities
High School Diploma or GED
BLS required at time of hire
1 year experience within the healthcare setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Positions in Neurodiagnostics will require completion of LTM 100 course
Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology
Demonstrated effective communication skills Demonstrated collaboration and team work skills Ability to sit for long periods of time
Qualifications
Oregon CNA license with CNA1 (Acute Care) Certification
