What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telesitter Observer PT - Mercy Anderson Hospital position at Mercy Health?
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health
It is the Tele Sitter Observer's (Safety Companion) responsibility to supervise patients who require direct physical or remote observation. It is expected that safety issues will be monitored and reported to the nursing caregivers.
Provides direct observation of patients who require constant attention.
- Reports to the nursing staff.
- Follows hospital dress code which includes wearing a name badge.
- Follows hospital sitter guidelines.
- Identifies signs of patient distress
- Follows the AvaSys department protocols
For behavioral restraints or seclusion, must also understand the following:
- Causes of the threatening behavior exhibited by the patients
- Sometimes this behavior can be related to a medical condition
- How staff behaviors can effect pt. behaviors
- De-escalation, mediation, self-protection and other techniques
- How to recognize physical distress in pts. in restraints or seclusion
- Recognize when to seek staff assistance
EDUCATION, SPECIALIZED AND/OR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent
- Must be 18 years or older
- All sitters must maintain yearly training requirements.
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certification, required
Hours: Part-Time, 24 hours weekly
Shift: Nights, 7:00pm - 7:00am
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
We’ll also reward your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify.
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Work Shift:
NightsDepartment:
Patient Care Companions - AndersonAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
