Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Safety Assistant for the Emergency Department. This role involves monitoring patients, ensuring safety, and assisting with various tasks to enhance patient care. The ideal candidate will be proactive, compassionate, and ready to engage in quality improvement activities. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions. If you're looking for a fulfilling role in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; enrollment in a related program accepted.
• Basic Life Support certification needed within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients under nurse supervision and respond to call lights.
• Ensure environmental safety and participate in patient rounding.
• Transport patients and complete documentation.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Environmental Safety

Education

High School diploma/GED

Enrolled in a related program

Job description

Patient Safety Assistant - Emergency Department

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Job Type: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring patients under the supervision of nurses
• Participating in patient rounding
• Ensuring environmental safety
• Responding to call lights and patient care issues
• Restocking supplies and equipment
• Transporting patients within the department and hospital
• Cleaning patient equipment
• Completing documentation and safety competency
• Communicating patient behavior changes
• Engaging in quality improvement activities
• Respecting cultural beliefs and utilizing interpreter services when needed
• Adhering to safety laws, regulations, and policies

Education/Experience Required: High School diploma/GED or enrolled in a related program

Registration/Certification: Current Basic Life Support certification within 3 months of hire; hospital-approved de-escalation training during orientation

Physical/Environmental Requirements: Frequent physical activity including bending, lifting (up to 100 lbs), standing, walking, and problem-solving; constant use of senses; vaccination against influenza and COVID-19 is required.

Join us in making a difference. Beth Israel Lahey Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.