Patient Companion – Virtual Care

Patient Companion managing virtual patient observation and interventions at Texas Health. Utilizing technology for safe patient care and collaborating with nursing staff.

Posted 7/3/2026part-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in virtual patient observation technology and monitoring software, ensuring patient safety through effective communication and collaboration with nursing staff. Capable of managing multiple patients while maintaining attention to detail and making decisions under pressure.

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Virtual Patient ObservationMonitoring Software ProficiencyPatient Care ExperienceProficient CommunicationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Basic Computer SkillsData EntryPatient Safety ManagementCamera SetupAlarm Activation

Soft Skills

Organization SkillsStress ManagementDecision Making Under PressureIndependenceHandling Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Communication DevicesMonitoring Hardware

Industry Keywords

Acute Care ExperiencePatient Care TechNurse AideMonitor TechNursing Support Role

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilizes the technology required for virtual patient observation and interventions for safe patient care
Demonstrates competency in the set-up and ongoing use of virtual patient observation monitoring software, computer hardware, and communication devices
Collaborates with hospital unit nursing staff to set up camera to optimize patient visibility and conduct positive patient identification
Assures alarms are activated with appropriate settings and are sufficiently audible
Maintains continuous visual observation of multiple patients at one time on a monitor; assures a co-worker is monitoring assigned patients during breaks or other temporary situations when unable to maintain continuous observation (e.g., when engaged in two-way video call)
Redirects patients promptly to maintain patient safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent is required
1 Year Experience in a patient care setting/role such as Nurse Aide's, Patient Care Tech, Monitor Tech, or other nursing support role. is required
Acute care experience is preferred
Basic computer skills
data entry required
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods
Proficient communication
Use of hands
vision-color
hearing
speaking
Attention to detail
Organization and prioritization skills
Manages stress appropriately
Makes decisions under pressure
Manages anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately
Handles multiple priorities
Works independently
Work in confined/crowded areas

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k
PTO
medical
dental
Paid Parental Leave
flex spending
tuition reimbursement
student loan repayment programs
several other benefits