Sr Patient Care Technician - Safety Sitters

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The Safety Sitter works under the direction of a Registered Nurse with the primary role of maintaining patient safety through 1:1 monitoring with continuous visual observation of the at-risk patient. 

Staff assigned as 1:1 safety sitters should provide all routine personal care, hygiene, toileting, activities, ambulation, range of motion (ROM), assist with meals, measure intake and output (I&Os), vitals, repositioning, purposeful rounding, safety checks and documentation of such in the patient’s medical record. Sitters are encouraged to have therapeutic interactions such as conversations, playing games, offering safe diversional activities, coloring, reading to patient, supervising cell phone usage, etc.

When not working as a 1:1 safety sitter one will transition into the role of a Senior Patient Care Tech on inpatient units or as an ED Tech within the Emergency Department which include, but are not limited to, performing cardiac testing monitoring, running EKG's, performs direct patient care such as bathing, assisting with elimination, bed making, and vital signs. Transports patients and patient-related materials in a safe, timely, and professional manner. Greets and orients patients to the patient care area. Performs meal service and feeding assistance functions. Provides additional select care to patients. Collaborates with other team members to perform other services as directed.

When not working as a 1:1 safety sitter one will transition into the role of a Senior Patient Care Tech on inpatient units and as an ED Tech within the Emergency Department. Including, but not limited to, performing cardiac testing monitoring, running EKG's, obtaining vital signs, 
 

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to use a computer for documentation and work related purposes
• Strong written, verbal and nonverbal interpersonal and professional communication skills are required.
• Demonstrates accountability for own actions
• Provides service in a willing and courteous manner
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task.
• Able to take direction well, but also be self-directed and motivated.
• Requires a high degree of responsibility and responsiveness. 
• Deal effectively with patients, visitors, situations, and other Care Team members, while maintaining emotional control

Additional requirements

• Must be able to lift
• Must be available for full-time training with the first few weeks being on dayshift. 
• Three (3) months of Clinical Experience or CNA license required OR currently enrolled in Nursing school