You’ll need
Certifications
✓Must be CPR certified.
✓Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse.
Education
✓High school graduate or equivalent with GED; OR a currently enrolled high school student age >/= 16 years of age and enrolled in a high school health care related intern program. Must complete hospital general orientation and Patient Safety Assistant specific orientation.
Qualifications
✓Health Care experience is preferred, but not required.
✓Must have proficient computer skills and general understanding of computer applications.
✓Demonstrates ability to multi‐task and work independently using critical thinking skills.
✓Must complete monitoring equipment class within 1 month of hire.
✓Must pass a medical terminology course within 6 months of hire.
✓Must have outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
✓Passion and dedication for service excellence and helping others is required.
About the role
The Virtual Care Technician is a Paraprofessional member of the patient care team who works under the supervision of the Virtual Care Nursing Manager. Is responsible for continuous remote monitoring and surveillance/observation of behaviors for assigned patients at risk for harm, providing verbal redirection to ensure the patient’s safety, and reporting any abnormal findings to the bedside care team.