Virtual Patient Safety Attendant

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Virtual Patient Safety Attendant, where you'll play a crucial role in monitoring patient safety through advanced video surveillance. Your strong observational and communication skills will help you interact effectively with patients and healthcare teams. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with rotating weekends, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on patient care. If you're ready to contribute to a dedicated team focused on safety and quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong observational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and report observations accurately.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient safety through continuous video surveillance.
• Communicate with clinical care teams regarding patient needs.
• Adhere to regulations to ensure optimal patient care.

Skills

Observational Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Therapeutic Communication

Time Management

Emergency Response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video Monitoring Systems

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Organization

SMCS-Valley Administration

Position Overview

Provides monitoring of patient safety for an assigned patient population through continuous video monitoring surveillance within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Integrates education, technical competence and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Exercises sound judgment, and therapeutic communication skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and their safety needs and intervenes or communicates with the clinical care team in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety to help deliver optimal patient care.

Education

Job Description:

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Skills And Knowledge

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.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, urgency of interventions, and work within standardized operating procedures.

General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Nights

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

36

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $24.09 to $30.11 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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