Patient Safety Technician CDH Resource Team Full-time Nights

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Winfield, IL

5d • $17 - $22

About The Position

The Patient Safety Technician reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values; adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program; and complies with applicable policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The role provides bedside and remote safety observation for patients at risk of injuring themselves or others, while supporting comfort, emotional needs, and safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Remain at the bedside of the assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provide calming and reorienting conversation when a patient is agitated or confused.
• Identify and remove hazards from the patient and the patient's environment, and report hazards as appropriate.
• As delegated by a supervising RN, assist patients with activities of daily living, including ambulating, toileting, bed making, and positioning.
• Provide continuous safety observation through video monitoring for patients identified as at risk of causing injury to themselves or others.
• Offer basic comfort measures and address patients’ emotional needs using encouragement, distraction, coping strategies, cognitive stimulation activities, and de-escalation techniques within the scope of the role.
• Remotely monitor multiple patients through continuous video monitoring.
• Verbally redirect designated remote-observation patients from risk behaviors and summon appropriate staff using a communication device or STAT Alert Alarm when appropriate.

Benefits

• The company describes a wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Loan forgiveness.
• 401(k) matching.
• Lifecycle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED