Patient Safety Tech – Float

Description

Job Description

Job Title:
Patient Safety Tech Float

Job Code: 848

Hours: 24 hours per week 8-hour shifts 11pm-730am

FTE: 0.6

Weekend

Schedule:

Rotating

Holiday

Schedule:

Rotating

Call

Schedule:

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Department Name:
Emergency Department

Location:
Brattleboro, Vermont

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.

Job Specific Performance Standards

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.
• 4. Calls the appropriate emergency code if needed.
• 5. 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).
• 6. Regularly conducts room safety sweeps and ensures that potentially hazardous items are removed whenever possible.
• 7. Monitors applied restraints to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• 8. 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.
• 9. Assists with delivery of meal trays and setup.
• 10. Maintains a professional and safe appearance, to include not wearing any items around the neck that could be used as a weapon.
• 11. Documents all observations including restraints in the medical record as instructed and within designated time frames.
• 12. Always ensures patient confidentiality, and refrains from discussing patient information with anyone other than the assigned nurse and physician.
• 13. 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.
• 14. Will not bring personal items such as phones, food, books, or magazines into the room.
• 15. Maintains infection prevention standards during all activities.
• 16. Maintains personal and professional boundaries at all times, including refraining from sharing personal information.
• 17. Answers call lights and secures appropriate resources to address patient need.
• 18. Performs hourly rounding for patient experience and safety checks per unit standard.
• 19. Stocks equipment and supplies, monitoring for expired items.
• 20. Transports patients within the hospital as needed.
• 21. Answers telephones and completes other clerical duties as assigned.
• 22. Assists with maintenance of overall unit organization and cleanliness.

• High school graduate 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.

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.

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Show estimated time spent by checking appropriate boxes below.

• Standing
  -2/3 or more
• Walking - 2/3 or more
• Sitting
  - Up to 1/3
• Talking or Hearing - 1/3 to 1/2
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - 1/3 to 1/2
• Pushing / Pulling - 1/3 to 1/2
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - 1/3 to 1/2
• Reaching with hands and arms - 1/3 to 1/2
• Tasting or smelling
  - Up to 1/3

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.

• Up to 10 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 100 pounds
  - Up to 1/3
• More than 100 pounds
  - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• No special vision requirements