Video Monitor Tech - Inpatient Psychiatric Unit

UNC Health Care
United States, North Carolina, Hendersonville
800 North Justice Street (Show on map)
Aug 06, 2025
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Video Monitor Technician is responsible for continuous observation of assigned patients through a video monitoring system, ensuring the safety of patients who cannot be directly observed in person. Responsibilities: Observes patients over a video monitoring system as directed by nursing staff. Maintains visual observation at all times without distraction. Tracks and ensures continuity of monitoring. Maintains roster of patients under monitoring and their observation criteria. Alerts nursing staff of patient safety concerns, significant observations, or any noted examples of the documented observation criteria / behaviors. Performs hand-off of patient monitoring as appropriate during shift change and breaks. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Observes and reports patient information obtained during visual monitoring. Documents patient activity and/or contact. Answers phones and notifies staff of patient requests. Maintains inventory of and tracks issued equipment. Demonstrates proficiency in the use of Video Monitoring Software. Seeks help as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Respects and provides patient confidentiality. Seeks guidance as needed. Demonstrates proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the position's orientation. Use standard precautions and principles of infection control. PARDEE Other information: Required High School diploma or equivalent required. Preferred Previous experience in a health care setting preferred 01.6430.2304 Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Psychiatry Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Evening Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No