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UPMC Jameson

Monitor Tech

New Castle, PA · On-site

Weekend and holiday work is required, and holiday work is on a rotating schedule. No on call is required. Purpose: The primary functions of the Monitor Technician are constant observation, and ...

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Patient Companion - Evenings/Nights - GWV Float Pool

Geisinger Health

Wilkes Barre, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 4 days ago

Geisinger Health rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 448 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

455th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Location:
Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)
Shift:
Nights (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
Job Summary:
Provides a safe environment, companionship and supportive care for patients that require constant observation as identified by a nurse or physician. Maintains a safe environment for any patient requiring 1:1 supervision. Maintains constant observation of patient. Responsible to accompany the patient if he or she must leave the unit for reasons identified by the care provider.
Job Duties:
  • Maintain a safe, private, and comfortable therapeutic environment.
  • Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior.
  • Remain in clear sight of patient at all times, unless otherwise instructed by the nursing staff.
  • Calls for assistance when unable to redirect patient or there is a potential for self-injury.
  • Participate in report at the beginning and end of shift, making sure to inform pertinent information to Registered Nurse at the end of the shift.
  • Accompany patient to all clinical tests, procedures, or appointments off the patient unit.
  • Talks to the patient and use conversation to keep them focused.
  • Assist patients with meals, when patient does not have swallowing precautions, or require carbohydrate counts.
  • Assist with bed making.
  • Activates bed alarms and and or chair alarms.
  • Assists staff with walking patients.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
  • Full Time, Evenings/Nights Position (36 Hours/weekly)
  • 3 - 12 hour shifts 7pm - 7:30am
  • Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Skills:
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
  • KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
  • EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
  • LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
  • INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
  • SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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