Sitter/Transporter - Emergency Department

Advocatehealth; West Allis (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a 'Sitter' to observe patients, ensuring their comfort and safety in an inpatient setting. This entry-level role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to customer service, with no formal education or experience necessary. The position is full-time, offering a vital contribution to patient care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Entry-level position; no experience necessary.
• Commitment to service management and customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Communicates with registered nurse regarding patients' needs.
• Maintains a safe work environment and follows safety policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service commitment

Ability to work in adverse conditions

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

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• Observes patient in inpatient setting to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Communicates closely with the registered nurse to have a better understanding of the patient's needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, along with any other special considerations.
• Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
• Ensures patient call light is in reach of patient at all times.
• Maintains a safe work environment; follows organization and department safety policies, including standard precautions.
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Observes patient in inpatient setting to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Communicates closely with the registered nurse to have a better understanding of the patient's needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, along with any other special considerations.
• Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
• Ensures patient call light is in reach of patient at all times.
• Maintains a safe work environment; follows organization and department safety policies, including standard precautions.
  
  

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.
  
  

Education Required

• No Formal Education.
  
  

Experience Required

• No experience required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to effectively interact with all types of personalities.
• Willing to work in adverse conditions and the ability to convey a positive image.
• Must possess a strong commitment to service management/customer service.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, life, squat, bend, twist and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs over the head
• Must be able to:
• -push/pull with 30 lbs of force
• -perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• May potentially be exposed to the following hazards: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, blood and body fluids; therefore, personal protective equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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