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ECU Health

Video Monitoring Tech

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$34,978 / year median in North Carolina

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary The Video Monitor Tech provides continuous surveillance of assigned patients through a camera monitoring system and patient/staff communications. The Video Monitor Tech utilizes the monitoring system to work effectively with the health care team to identify patient risks, prevent possible injury, and assure patient safety. Reports to Nurse Manager and Assistant Manager. Responsibilities 1. Attention to detail Maintains ongoing, high-level surveillance of patients' behavior and notifies nursing and clinicians of any changes or if the patient requires assistance. Ability to recognize and act upon changes in patient condition, activity and emergency situations. Redirects impulsive and harmful behavior 2. Confidentiality Adheres to confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patients, clinicians, employees, and visitors. 3. Skills Ability to understand, use and document basic medical terminology. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Video Monitoring Software. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form. Develops a rapport and cooperative relationship with nursing and clinical staff and responds to requests from healthcare providers. Minimum Requirements High School Degree required. 0 - 2 years in hospital health care experience Pay Range $16.00 - $19.90 ECU Health About ECU Health Medical Center ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people. General Statement It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position. Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.