PATIENT SAFETY TECH – FLOAT NIGHTS

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is seeking a Patient Safety Tech Float to support nursing teams in Brattleboro, VT. This 0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week role covers 11pm-7:30am on a rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

The position requires a high school diploma, 18+ years old, and CPR within 3 months of hire. The PST-Float performs patient assistance, clerical duties, and safety checks across the unit with a focus on confidentiality and infection control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational, customer service and prioritization skills required.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assist with patient and unit needs and perform clerical tasks to keep the unit well-supplied and safe.
• Immediately report changes in patient condition to the primary nurse and inform the RN/LPN of patient concerns.
• Call emergency codes if needed and assist with ambulation, mobilization and meals as required.
• Perform hourly rounds for patient experience and safety checks and maintain unit cleanliness and organization.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and infection prevention standards at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

Job Type

Full-time

Job Title

Patient Safety Tech Float

Job Code

848

Hours

24 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, 11pm-7:30am

FTE

0.6

Weekend Schedule

Rotating

Holiday Schedule

Rotating

Call Schedule

N/A

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Department Name

Nursing Resource Department

Location

Brattleboro, Vermont

Department Scope Of Service

Under the direction of the RN Team Lead or Clinical Nurse Administrator (CNA) the Patient Safety Technician-Float works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing efficient and appropriate assistance with select patient and unit needs. The PST - FLOAT will also perform a variety of clerical duties and various tasks to provide a well-supplied, safe and clean patient unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN Team Lead or Administrative Clinical Supervisor (ACS) the Patient Safety Technician-Float works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing efficient and appropriate assistance with select patient and unit needs. The PST - FLOAT will also perform a variety of clerical duties and various tasks to provide a well-supplied, safe and clean patient unit.
• Under the direction of the RN Team Lead or Administrative Clinical Supervisor (ACS) the Patient Safety Technician-Float works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing efficient and appropriate assistance with select patient and unit needs. The PST - FLOAT will also perform a variety of clerical duties and various tasks to provide a well-supplied, safe and clean patient unit.
• Immediately reports any observed changes in the patient’s behavior or condition to the primary nurse. Informs the RN/LPN of any patient complaints related to their health.
• Calls the appropriate emergency code if needed.
• Performs patient assistance activities as related to ambulation and mobilization safely, including, but not limited to, assisting patients out of and returning to their bed/chair primarily for bathroom needs (if monitoring only one patient).
• Regularly conducts room safety sweeps and ensures that potentially hazardous items are removed whenever possible.
• Monitors applied restraints to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Assists staff in the dressing and undressing the patient as needed and securing clothes and belongings as per company standard to ensure the patient’s safety.
• Assists with delivery of meal trays and setup.
• Maintains a professional and safe appearance, to include not wearing any items around the neck that could be used as a weapon.
• Documents all observations including restraints in the medical record as instructed and within designated timeframes.
• Always ensures patient confidentiality, and refrains from discussing patient information with anyone other than the assigned nurse and physician.
• Communicates in a professional and empathetic manner with the patient at all times, by listening and acknowledging patient’s complaints and refers such complaints to the nurse.
• Will not bring personal items such as phones, food, books, or magazines into the room.
• Maintains infection prevention standards during all activities.
• Maintains personal and professional boundaries at all times, including refraining from sharing personal information.
• Answers call lights and secures appropriate resources to address patient need.
• Performs hourly rounding for patient experience and safety checks per unit standard.
• Stocks equipment and supplies, monitoring for expired items.
• Transports patients within the hospital as needed.
• Answers telephones and completes other clerical duties as assigned.
• Assists with maintenance of overall unit organization and cleanliness.

Requirements

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

Experience/Skill Sets

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational, customer service and prioritization skills required.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification(s)

• CPR within 3 months of hire.

Osha Category

OSHA Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

Physical Demands

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.

• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Talking or Hearing

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 30 pounds

Work Environment

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.

• The typical noise level for an office environment is:
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

• This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support operations.**

Compensation Disclosure In Accordance With Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.

Salary Description

$18 - $26.22 per hour