Patient Safety Technician - Nursing Float Pool - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health • Texarkana, TX

111d

About The Position

The Patient Safety Technician (PST) provides supervision of patients who require continuous observation. The PST is responsible for ensuring the patient's safety and well-being while providing continuous patient observation, interaction, and role modeling to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. In performing these specific duties, the PST must provide appropriate crisis intervention as necessary by anticipating and responding quickly to escalating behaviors, utilizing de-escalation techniques to diffuse violent situations, and correctly prioritizing safety concerns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Previous related experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patients requiring continuous observation.
• Ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Provide continuous patient observation and interaction.
• Role model appropriate behaviors to patients.
• Anticipate and respond to escalating behaviors.
• Utilize de-escalation techniques to diffuse violent situations.
• Prioritize safety concerns effectively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED