Virtual Patient Monitor - Full Time - Day Hours - 4 Allegheny Center Pittsburgh
Highmark Health
Pittsburgh, PA, US
High school diploma or ged required
Proficient computer skills for monitoring software
Ability to monitor multiple patients simultaneously
This position provides continuous observation and surveillance of multiple patients across the AHN network requiring close observation via a central command center
Job Summary
This position provides continuous observation and surveillance of multiple patients across the AHN network requiring close observation via a central command center.
The role involves recognizing behaviors that could result in potential harm to patients and verbally redirecting them over digital audio devices.
Employees must communicate needs immediately to nursing staff and participate in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues.
Matching Summary
This position provides continuous observation and surveillance of multiple patients across the AHN network requiring close observation via a central command center.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
High school diploma or GED required
Proficient computer skills for monitoring software
Ability to monitor multiple patients simultaneously
Critical thinking and decisive judgement skills
Verbal de-escalation techniques in stressful situations
Knowledge of medical terminology
Nice-to-have
Previous patient care experience preferred
Experience with digital audio communication devices