Night TeleSitter: Patient Observation & Safety Champion

Providence; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska is hiring for multiple openings of Patient Sitter - Telesitters in the Patient Services Department at Providence Regional Building. This Part-Time, 0.6 FTE, Night shift role provides continuous observation and surveillance for assigned patients, with RN escalation as needed.

Providence emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care and a supportive culture built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Qualifications

• Coursework/Training: Completion of Medical Terminology course or Successful completion of hospital medical terminology test within 90 days of hire.
• 6 months experience providing direct patient care in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuous observation and surveillance for assigned patients.
• Under supervision the Video Monitoring Technician (VMT) is responsible to ensure the first line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors, summoning the assigned RN if the patient requires assistance.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medical terminology

Job description

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska is hiring for multiple openings of Patient Sitter - Telesitters in the Patient Services Department at Providence Regional Building. This Part-Time, 0.6 FTE, Night shift role provides continuous observation and surveillance for assigned patients, with RN escalation as needed.

Providence emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care and a supportive culture built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.