On-Site Patient Observer (Remote Patient Safety Monitor)

Job summary

The On-Site Patient Observer monitors patients via remote video systems to ensure safety and provides verbal redirection when necessary. They document patient activities, report incidents, and collaborate with the nursing team to escalate safety concerns.

Job details

Sinai Health is looking for an On-Site Patient Observer to provide monitoring of groups of patients, utilizing remote video monitoring. The role requires individuals to be physically present on site at our Mount Sinai Hospital Campus. As part of the patient care team, you will provide enhanced observation of an assigned group of patients. This role uses the remote video monitoring system's 1-way visual to observe and 2-way audio device to verbally re-direct patients who are at risk of injury to themselves and/or others. In this role you will: Maintain visual observation of assigned patients using video monitoring software Document patient activities, behaviours and any specific identified and/or notable incidents Use two- way audio device to initiate verbal contact with patient as required to redirect patient from at risk behaviours and foster patient safety Notifies other members of care team as per established protocols if patient requires assistance, is engaged in potentially unsafe behaviours, or appears to pose a risk to themselves or others Follow directions and instructions of registered health professional and nursing staff Notify and escalate concerns to manager/designate, NCM Ensure appropriate coverage is in place whenever leaving the monitoring station Participate in the communication and transfer of all pertinent patient information with Remote Patient Safety Monitor at shift handover Collaborate with the rest of the care team in identifying, reporting and addressing potential safety issues Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required Job Requirements: Mandatory Successful completion of High School Diploma Successful completion of a Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker certificate required (Applicants currently enrolled in a relevant healthcare program may be considered) Applicants with proven equivalent and related training and experience may also be considered Preferred Recent Remote Patient Safety Monitoring Experience Skills and Knowledge Proficiency with medical terminology Ability to respond to alarms and sensors to perform the necessary duties of this role Demonstrated ability to utilize related computer systems (e.g. patient care databases, etc.) and ensure attention to detail and accuracy in data retrieval and input Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written Demonstrated initiative and good judgment with the ability to multi-task Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the care team If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within patient care, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team. Job Type: Part Time Hours: 22.5 hours per week Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy Union: Non-Union

What you’ll do

The On-Site Patient Observer monitors patients via remote video systems to ensure safety and provides verbal redirection when necessary. They document patient activities, report incidents, and collaborate with the nursing team to escalate safety concerns.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma and a Health Care Aide or Personal Support Worker certificate. Proficiency in medical terminology and the ability to use patient care databases are required.

Listed skills

• Data entry · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient monitoring
• Medical terminology
• Data entry
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Multi-tasking
• Critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Safety protocols
• Conflict resolution
• Computer systems proficiency
• Team collaboration
• Sensors
• Communication
• Data Retrieval
• Patient Safety
• Medical Terminology
• Multitasking
• Nursing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Security & Safety
• Social Services
• Patient Observer
• Patient Safety Specialist
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

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