Patient Observation Specialist

TouchPoint Support Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

TouchPoint Support Services, as part of Compass Healthcare, seeks a Patient Observation Assistant to monitor patients under RN supervision at Dell Seton Medical Center UT in Austin. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and prior related experience is preferred.

Shifts include 7:00 am–3:30 pm, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm, and 11:00 pm–7:30 am with weekends rotating. Acknowledges the mission to support healing and patient care with compassion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent is required.
• Current CPR AED or BLS-HCP certification required within 30 days of hire, if required at the facility.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; lifting up to 50 pounds.
• One to two years of previous experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides visual and audible observation of assigned patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and unit manager.
• Completes observation reports at established interval.
• Remains at the bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

TouchPoint Support Services, as part of Compass Healthcare, seeks a Patient Observation Assistant to monitor patients under RN supervision at Dell Seton Medical Center UT in Austin. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and prior related experience is preferred.

Shifts include 7:00 am–3:30 pm, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm, and 11:00 pm–7:30 am with weekends rotating. Acknowledges the mission to support healing and patient care with compassion.