Patient Safety Technician, NICU

VHC Health; Arlington (VA); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Retirement benefits

Zusammenfassung

VHC Health in Arlington, VA is seeking a Patient Safety Technician in the NICU to support the team under the RN, assist with routine patient care, and help maintain a safe, healing environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification; customer service experience is preferred. This on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Experience in customer service is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist with feeding, dressing, or toileting as directed.
• Observe changes in patient status and report them.
• Maintain safety for patients at high risk of falls or requiring one-to-one observation.
• Provide a clean and safe environment and assist with department tasks.
• Transport patients and perform unit secretary tasks as needed.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication skills

Observation

Patient care support

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Position Title

Patient Safety Technician, NICU

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Patient Safety Technician works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Safety Technician performs a variety of routine duties to include: feeding, dressing, or toileting, observing changes in the status of patients, maintaining the safety of patients who are confused, at high risk for falls, or require one-to-one observation, providing a clean and safe environment, assisting with department tasks as needed, transporting patients, unit secretary tasks, and other related duties. Patient Safety Technicians must be empathetic and have good communication and skills to care for patients.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience:

Experience in customer service is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

BLS certification is required.

Additional Job Description

At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities.In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families.VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions.The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law.VHC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.