Virtual Safety Monitor- Nights\n
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Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.\n
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The Virtual Safety Monitor provides continuous remote observation and verbal redirection to ensure patient safety. This role emphasizes maintaining patient dignity and privacy while promptly communicating with on-site staff about any immediate safety concerns. The position requires adherence to patient confidentiality and institutional policies.\n
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Roles and Responsibilities:\n\nOperate the TeleSitter\u00ae system, maintaining continuous observation and verbal redirection for up to 16 patients simultaneously.\nCommunicate behavioral changes to on-site staff promptly and clearly.\nParticipate in shift reports, sharing and reviewing pertinent patient information.\nCollaborate with healthcare teams to identify and address patient safety concerns.\nEnsure patient privacy, dignity, and environmental safety at all times.\n\n
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Required Skills and Experience:\n\nHigh school diploma, G.E.D, or equivalent experience with general knowledge of hospital operations.\nCompletion of hospital orientation and training.\nMinimum 1 year of experience in patient care, hospital environments, or a related field.\nProficiency in operating computer systems and multitasking.\nEffective communication skills, including the ability to use microphones, headsets, and webcams.\n\n
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Preferred Skills and Experience:\n\nPrior experience in a clinical or healthcare setting.\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Windows and basic computer applications.\n\n
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Physical Requirements:\n\nContinuous visual monitoring of digital displays with the ability to remain alert for prolonged periods.\nFrequent verbal communication using audio devices.\nLight physical tasks, such as adjusting computer equipment (less than 10 pounds).\nCognitive ability to multitask and prioritize simultaneous safety concerns effectively.\nWork is performed in a remote or office-based setting with minimal environmental exposure.\n\n
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Location, Travel, and Shift Requirements:\n\nOnsite: Cayuga Medical Center- 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850\nShift: 7pm - 7am and rotating weekends\n0% Travel can be expected in this role\n\n
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Pay Range Disclosure:\n

Standard Rate of $15.00 - $19.00 per hour \n
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Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff, and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care, and respect. We strive to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access and equitable care outcomes for all.\n
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If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org.\n

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I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment\/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.