Patient Attendant - AGH - Casual

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is looking for a Patient Attendant to support professional nurses by observing patients and ensuring a safe environment. Responsibilities include accompanying patients to various tests, maintaining safety, effective communication, and documentation of patient behaviors, all within a healthcare setting. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be ready to undertake CPR and Crisis Training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• CPR certification and Crisis Management training will be provided if not already certified.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies patients to tests and therapy sessions.
• Maintains patient safety and provides verbal communication of pertinent data.
• Documents patient behavior/activity according to policy.

Skills

Verbal communication

Patient observation

Intervention skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR certification

Crisis Management intervention training

Job description

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job supports the professional nurse by observing the patient and assuring the provision of a safe environment.

• Performs selected activities related to patient care (accompanies patients to tests, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and provides diversional activities). (40%)
• Provides observation to maintain patient safety by physically intervening and immediately communicating the need for additional assistance. (30%)
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills by communicating pertinent patient data accurately and in a timely fashion. (10%)
• Documents on patient behavior/activity according to policy (medical or behavioral health needs) (10%)
• Assumes responsibility for own educational development. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job supports the professional nurse by observing the patient and assuring the provision of a safe environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs selected activities related to patient care (accompanies patients to tests, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and provides diversional activities). (40%)
• Provides observation to maintain patient safety by physically intervening and immediately communicating the need for additional assistance. (30%)
• Demonstrates effective verbal communication skills by communicating pertinent patient data accurately and in a timely fashion. (10%)
• Documents on patient behavior/activity according to policy (medical or behavioral health needs) (10%)
• Assumes responsibility for own educational development. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED
• If not already certified at the time of hire, CPR certification and Crisis Management intervention training will be required and provided during orientation.
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  
  

Preferred

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.
  
  

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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