Patient Safety Attendant
About The Position
Assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors when not providing direct patient observation. Intervenes to prevent patient self-harm or harm to others and seeks immediate assistance for escalating incidents. Demonstrates knowledge and respect for patient rights to privacy and confidentiality. Creates clear and accurate documentation of patient status and activities during shift. Promotes positive patient interactions and advocates for patients and family-centered care in all decisions and actions.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- Basic Life Support – CPR Certification (BLS)
Nice To Haves
- 1+ clinical experience in a physician office or other healthcare-related environment
- 1+ experience in a healthcare setting
Responsibilities
- Transporting patients
- Delivering equipment and supplies
- Transporting specimens
- Delivering patient trays
- Answering phones
- Assisting visitors
- Providing direct patient observation
- Intervening to prevent patient self-harm or harm to others
- Seeking immediate assistance for escalating incidents
- Creating clear and accurate documentation of patient status and activities during shift
- Promoting positive patient interactions
- Advocating for patients and family-centered care
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
