Patient Safety Technician: In-Bed Care + Remote Monitoring

Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Wellbeing Fund

401(k) Matching

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Safety Technician to provide bedside observation and support, with a focus on maintaining patient safety and calm, supportive interactions. This role includes direct patient engagement and remote monitoring responsibilities, ensuring timely escalation when needed.

The position emphasizes compliance with safety and ethical standards in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Remains at bedside of assigned patient at all times unless relieved by an appropriate staff member.
• Provides calming and reorienting conversation with patient in cases of agitation or confusion.
• Identifies and removes hazards from the patient and patients environment, and reports as appropriate.
• May assist patient with activities of daily living as delegated by supervising RN.
• Provides continuous safety observation via video monitoring for patients at risk of injury.
• Remotely monitors multiple patients via video monitoring and summons staff when appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Safety Technician to provide bedside observation and support, with a focus on maintaining patient safety and calm, supportive interactions. This role includes direct patient engagement and remote monitoring responsibilities, ensuring timely escalation when needed.

The position emphasizes compliance with safety and ethical standards in a fast-paced clinical environment.