Emergency Sitter Technician - Patient Observation & Care

Liberty Regional Medical Center; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sitter Technician to provide direct observation and care for patients in the Emergency Department. The role supports adolescent and adult populations, referring complex cases to RN/LPN as needed, reporting to the ED Director.

The position emphasizes adherence to accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, with attention to timely, safe care and teamwork within the department.

Qualifications

• Education level equivalent to completion of a state approved nursing assistant program.
• Formal Training: Clinical competence in nursing assistant.
• Current registry in the state of Georgia. BLS certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Attends organizational orientation and completes annual health requirements.
• Adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and safety; supports infection control.
• Notifies and reports errors or near misses promptly.
• Completes required competencies, licensure, certification, and recertification updates.
• Arrives on time and follows scheduled hours with flexibility for department needs.
• Provides age-specific care addressing growth and development and interdisciplinary care planning.
• Attends at least 75% of mandatory meetings/in-services.
• Uses equipment and materials cost-effectively.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Acts as a preceptor to orient/train new personnel.
• Follows chain of command for issues beyond scope of practice.
• Performs essential duties with acceptable quality and quantity.

Skills

Nursing assistant basics

Basic word processing

Education

State approved nursing assistant program

BLS certification (preferred)

Job description

Liberty Regional Medical Center is seeking a Sitter Technician to provide direct observation and care for patients in the Emergency Department. The role supports adolescent and adult populations, referring complex cases to RN/LPN as needed, reporting to the ED Director.

The position emphasizes adherence to accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, with attention to timely, safe care and teamwork within the department.