Position Details
At Houston Methodist, the Patient Observation Tech position is responsible for demonstrating basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and provide continuous, electronic observation and surveillance of assigned age-specific, diverse patient population, assisting in the delivery of patient care and services. This position verbally redirects the patient from engaging in at-risk behaviors and summoning nursing staff when patient requires assistance, and reports observations and patient problems to the licensed nurse. The Patient Observation Tech position practices Patient and Family-Centered Care in concert with Houston Methodist ICARE values.
**FLSA STATUS**
Non-exempt
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**EDUCATION**
+ High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
**EXPERIENCE**
+ Six months of direct pa...