Patient Safety Attendant

Jobtailor; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California is seeking a patient safety monitor to oversee assigned patient populations via continuous video surveillance and work with the clinical care team to support care plans and safety.

The role requires excellent observational and therapeutic communication skills, accurate observation reporting, and strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations while protecting patient privacy.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year recent relevant experience.
• Strong observational and communication skills.
• Ability to focus and remain alert during shift hours.
• Familiarity with basic computer and video monitoring systems.
• Ability to work independently and report observations accurately.
• Demonstrated competency of basic therapeutic communication skills, medical terminology, and equipment.
• Ability to recognize an emergency and take appropriate action.
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures.
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment with interruptions.
• Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems using established options.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety for an assigned patient population through continuous video monitoring surveillance
• Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
• Exercise sound judgment and therapeutic communication skills to support patients’ plans of care and safety needs
• Intervene or communicate with the clinical care team in a timely manner
• Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
• Protect patient privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Video Monitoring Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Monitor patient safety for an assigned patient population through continuous video monitoring surveillance
• Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and family cooperation
• Exercise sound judgment and therapeutic communication skills to support patients’ plans of care and safety needs
• Intervene or communicate with the clinical care team in a timely manner
• Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
• Protect patient privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care

Requirements

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• 1 year recent relevant experience
• Strong observational and communication skills
• Ability to focus and remain alert during shift hours
• Familiarity with basic computer and video monitoring systems
• Ability to work independently and report observations accurately
• Demonstrated competency of basic therapeutic communication skills, medical terminology, and equipment
• Ability to recognize an emergency and take appropriate action
• Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment with interruptions
• Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems using established options
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong observational and communication skills essential for monitoring patient safety and effectively collaborating with clinical care teams. Proficient in therapeutic communication, medical terminology, and basic computer and video monitoring systems to support optimal patient care.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Patient Safety Monitoring
• Therapeutic Communication Skills
• Basic Computer and Video Monitoring Systems
• Medical Terminology Competency
• Time Management and Organizational Skills

Hard Skills

• Patient Safety Monitoring
• Medical Terminology
• Basic Understanding of Human Anatomy
• Basic Understanding of Physiology
• Basic Understanding of Pathology
• Video Monitoring Systems
• Data Interpretation
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Observational Skills
• Emergency Response

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Collaboration
• Independence

Certifications & Qualifications

• HS Diploma
• General Education Diploma (GED)

Industry Keywords

• Patient Care
• Healthcare Regulations
• Patient Privacy
• Clinical Care Team
• Standardized Operating Procedures