Job Description

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Job Summary

The Patient Sitter is responsible for continuous observation and surveillance of assigned patients through a non-recording video monitoring system

Reports to:

Job Specific Responsibilities

Daily assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Observe potentially life threatening risk behaviors exhibited by suicidal patients; Verbally redirect patient

behaviors while notifying nursing staff for assistance

• Monitor patient environment for potential safety hazards, including but not limited to sharp objects and items that

could potentially be used for harm

• Participate in hand-off information and patient behavior issues to the next shift. Provide proper notification and

hand off of information when patient is cleared from suicidal watch

• All other related assigned duties

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Required Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

• N/A

Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills; Basic Microsoft Office skills necessary
• Able to multi-task and prioritize to meet competing deadlines
• Ability to extend and maintain discretion and confidentiality when working with patients

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This role will interact closely with nursing unit, medical staff, patients, and other hospital departments

Physical Capabilities

Work is demanding and requires ability to monitor up to 12 patients on one screen at a time. Talking and

hearing is essential for communicating with patients and nursing staff.

Environmental/Working Conditions

This position is subject to varying indoor temperature changes. Work done intraoperative is performed in a high- risk area

for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bio-waste hazards.

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

*Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.​*