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Covenant Healthcare - Saginaw, MI
posted 16 days ago
About the position
The Patient Safety Technician is a member of the Resources Team and will be expected to strive to achieve the highest standards of excellence every day, demonstrating exemplary Covenant values and amazing flexibility. This position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The major focus of responsibility for this position is to provide patient observation, companionship and assistance with specific patient care needs for the assigned patient(s). Duties include a variety of tasks including some direct patient care to enhance the comfort and satisfaction of the patient(s). Demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant HealthCare and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.
Responsibilities
- Provides commitment to unsurpassed level of customer service.
- Provide constant, alert observation of one or two patients assigned.
- Assist with specific tasks on assigned patients as directed by the nurse.
- Maintain orderliness of patient room and bedside.
- Change linen on an unoccupied bed and assist nurse in changing occupied beds.
- Observe and report intake and output.
- Provide water for the patient as appropriate.
- Prepare the patient for transportation as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- Assist the nurse during procedures by holding the patient in proper position.
- Participate in diversional activities with the patient as instructed by the nurse.
- Seek clarification and/or assistance from the nurse responsible for the patient if concerns arise regarding care or safety of the patient.
- Accompany patient as appropriate on transfer.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- BLS certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer.
- Prefer college student pursuing healthcare career or candidate with healthcare background.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Close Observation and Virtual Monitoring Policy at Covenant HealthCare.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work well with the public and able to be tactful in hectic and stressful situations.
- Sound judgement in handling confidential or sensitive issues and material.
