Patient Safety Companion-Transport- Evning 8- Full-time
Vassar Brothers Medical Center · NY, US
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About the Role
Patient Safety Companions provide close observation and constant monitoring of patients with changes in physical or mental status under the supervision of a registered nurse. They are responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of patients and equipment within the hospital, ensuring the highest quality of care while respecting patient dignity.
Responsibilities
- Assist in patient care delivery as a nursing team member by performing tasks directed by the nurse for patients requiring close observation.
- Assist in maintaining patient safety and adhere to infection control policies, including hand hygiene and isolation precautions.
- Assist in providing comfort measures and therapeutic activities to patients as directed by the nurse.
- Review care plans and tasks with the nurse, receive and provide shift reports, and communicate patient needs and concerns.
- Assist with safe patient transfers using proper techniques and assistive devices.
- Transport patients within the hospital using safe techniques and patient identifiers.
- Utilize Vocera and Zebra/IPOD devices appropriately while maintaining patient privacy.
- Assist with the continuity of patient care through collaboration with staff and interaction with patients and families.
- Distribute requested equipment to nursing floors within 15 minutes.
- Assist with the transportation of stretchers or other equipment to hospital departments.
- Maintain and model Vassar Brothers Medical Center values.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent required.
- Basic Life Support Certification required within 6 months of hire date, transfer date, or by 6/1/23 for existing PSC staff.
Skills
- Manual skills
- Motor coordination
- Finger dexterity
- Safe transfer techniques
- Proper body mechanics
- Utilize Vocera and Zebra/IPOD device appropriately
- Harmonious working relationships
Location
- Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $22.62 Hourly
About the Company
- Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians.
- Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities.
- Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.
- Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Org Unit: 1002
- Department: Patient Transport