PATIENT SAFETY TECH – FLOAT

Description

Job Type: Full-time

Job Title: Patient Safety Tech Float 

Job Code: 848 

Hours: 32 hours per week, 8-hour shifts 3pm-11:30pm

FTE: 0.8

Weekend Schedule: Rotating

Holiday Schedule: Rotating 

Call Schedule: N/A

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Department Name: Emergency Department

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

DEPARTMENT SCOPE OF SERVICE:

Under the direction of the RN Team Lead or Clinical Nurse Administrator (CNA) the Patient Safety Technician-Float works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing efficient and appropriate assistance with select patient and unit needs. The PST - FLOAT will also perform a variety of clerical duties and various tasks to provide a well-supplied, safe and clean patient unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Under the direction of the RN Team Lead or Clinical Nurse Administrator (CNA) the Patient Safety Technician-Float works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing efficient and appropriate assistance with select patient and unit needs. The PST - FLOAT will also perform a variety of clerical duties and various tasks to provide a well-supplied, safe and clean patient unit.
• Under the direction of the RN Team Lead or Clinical Nurse Administrator (CNA) the Patient Safety Technician-Float works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing efficient and appropriate assistance with select patient and unit needs. The PST - FLOAT will also perform a variety of clerical duties and various tasks to provide a well-supplied, safe and clean patient unit.
• Immediately reports any observed changes in the patient’s behavior or condition to the primary nurse. Informs the RN/LPN of any patient complaints related to their health.
• Calls the appropriate emergency code if needed.
• Performs patient assistance activities as related to ambulation and mobilization safely, including, but not limited to, assisting patients out of and returning to their bed/chair primarily for bathroom needs (if monitoring only one patient).
• Regularly conducts room safety sweeps and ensures that potentially hazardous items are removed whenever possible.
• Monitors applied restraints to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assists staff in the dressing and undressing the patient as needed and securing clothes and belongings as per company standard to ensure the patient’s safety.
• Assists with delivery of meal trays and setup.
• Maintains a professional and safe appearance, to include not wearing any items around the neck that could be used as a weapon.
• Documents all observations including restraints in the medical record as instructed and within designated timeframes.
• Always ensures patient confidentiality, and refrains from discussing patient information with anyone other than the assigned nurse and physician.
• Communicates in a professional and empathetic manner with the patient at all times, by listening and acknowledging patient’s complaints and refers such complaints to the nurse.
• Will not bring personal items such as phones, food, books, or magazines into the room.
• Maintains infection prevention standards during all activities.
• Maintains personal and professional boundaries at all times, including refraining from sharing personal information.
• Answers call lights and secures appropriate resources to address patient need.
• Performs hourly rounding for patient experience and safety checks per unit standard.
• Stocks equipment and supplies, monitoring for expired items.
• Transports patients within the hospital as needed.
• Answers telephones and completes other clerical duties as assigned.
• Assists with maintenance of overall unit organization and cleanliness.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational, customer service and prioritization skills required.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred. 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• CPR within 3 months of hire.

OSHA CATEGORY:

OSHA Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

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