Patient Safety Tech, Per Diem, Days

The Patient Safety Technician will be responsible for providing support to the patient care team as well as attending to safety needs of the patient. Provides constant observation for patients via electronic telesitter system. The Patient Safety Technician will communicate with team members in a timely manner about his/her observations of the patient’s needs and activities. Maintains established departmental/hospital policies, procedures, objectives, Performance Improvement and Patient Safety standards. Participates in a safe, patient-centered care environment with quality patient care delivery and effective communication with the healthcare team.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic computer skills including the use of Windows and Mouse
• Demonstrated team member abilities.
• Ability to follow directions as outlined in policies or given by supervisor.

Required Experience

Required:

• High school graduate or GED

Preferred:

• Minimum (1) year hospital/healthcare experience as a certified nurse assistant, unit clerk, or Medical Assistant

Address
1225 Wilshire Boulevard
Salary
16.50-26.50
Shift
Days
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Zip Code
90017