Patient Safety Tech - Emergency Department (Nights)
About The Position
The Patient Safety Technician is responsible for patient monitoring tasks of moderate difficulty and helps maintain the safety of assigned patients. The employee also manages situations involving patients with volatile behavioral health characteristics and calls for assistance as needed. The role requires the ability to read and write. Employees must complete Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals (SCIPP) training within the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter, as well as complete the Patient Safety Technician (PST) Training Program within the first 90 days of employment.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write.
- Safe Crisis Intervention for Patients and Professionals (SCIPP) certification/training.
- Completion of SCIPP training within the first 90 days of employment and annually thereafter.
- Completion of the Patient Safety Technician (PST) Training Program within 90 days of employment.
- Proven ability to communicate with the public and patients in a tactful, intelligent, and authoritative manner.
Nice To Haves
- One year of job-related experience providing direct patient care or working within public safety is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor assigned patients and help maintain their safety.
- Manage situations involving patients with volatile behavioral health characteristics.
- Call for assistance as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
