Virtual Monitor Technician – Medical Observer

Northeast Georgia Health System

Virtual Monitor Technician observing patients and escalating safety risks for Northeast Georgia Health System. Documenting behavior, supporting nursing teams, and maintaining continuous bedside or virtual observation.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeGainesville • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to monitor patients effectively, both at the bedside and remotely, while ensuring patient safety and maintaining accurate documentation. Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.

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AHA BLS CertificationPatient MonitoringEffective Communication SkillsDocumentation AccuracyClinical Experience

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Hard Skills

Patient ObservationDocumentationPatient Care AssistanceSafety Risk IdentificationEquipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityJudgmentTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Monitoring System

Certifications & Qualifications

AHA BLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient SafetyHealthcare SettingCompetency AssessmentsShift Handoff Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Observe patients continuously at the bedside or through the virtual monitoring system to promote and protect patient safety
Identify safety risks and intervene when there is a potential or actual threat to patient safety
Document observations and interventions accurately and promptly
Communicate patient safety information, changes in status, and urgent concerns to nursing and healthcare staff
Establish a trusting, professional relationship with patients while remaining professionally detached
Receive and provide shift handoff communication
Maintain a safe patient environment and survey surroundings for safety hazards
Recognize behavioral changes and escalate concerns, including suicidal or homicidal gestures or threats
Participate as a member of the nursing team and assist with ambulation, repositioning, linen changes, hygiene, toileting, and meal-tray setup as directed
Maintain the Virtual Monitoring Unit and equipment, and report equipment issues
Attend staff meetings, complete competency assessments, and adapt scheduling to department staffing needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
AHA BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Adaptability to changing situations and work assignments
Demonstrated ability to monitor a patient at the bedside
Ability to accept direction from professional nursing staff and assist with patient care
Physical ability to push/pull patients
Ongoing competency to monitor patients remotely from the Virtual Monitoring Unit
Ability to accurately document observations and interventions using computer, handwritten, or verbal communication
Ability to remain alert, exercise good judgment, and stay patient-focused
Ability to read, write, reason, talk, and perform keyboarding
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and carry up to 20 lbs
Ability to frequently kneel, stoop, bend, stand, walk, push, and pull
Preferred: one year of relevant clinical experience in a healthcare setting
Flexibility in scheduling to meet department staffing needs
Completion of unit-specific and annual competency assessments within required timelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
On-the-job training scheduled by the department
Opportunities for professional and personal development
Employee investment and support from NGHS