1:1 Patient Safety Specialist

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Healthcare spending accounts

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

On-site housing for select positions

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Patient Safety Tech (Sitter) to provide continuous one-on-one observation and support for patients. You will monitor behavior, report observations to nursing staff, and assist with basic non-clinical care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and professionalism, with 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week and rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Non-violent crisis intervention certificate within 90 days of employment.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of Nursing Assistant program preferred.
• Prior healthcare and patient sitting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes patient one-on-one to ensure comfort and safety.
• Communicates with patient and/or family to understand needs and wants.
• Calls code assist when necessary.
• Identifies unsafe environments and reports to nursing staff.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and quality service standards.
• Attends in-services and supports departmental PI policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

CPR Certification

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant program

Healthcare experience

Job description

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a Patient Safety Tech (Sitter) to provide continuous one-on-one observation and support for patients. You will monitor behavior, report observations to nursing staff, and assist with basic non-clinical care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and professionalism, with 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week and rotating weekends.