- Coursework/Training Completion of Medical Terminology course or successful completion of hospital medical terminology test within 90 days of hire.
- National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.
- 6 months of experience providing direct patient care in a clinical setting.
- Coursework/Training: Verification of completion of basic EKG cardiac rhythm recognition course within six (6) months of hire.
- Coursework/Training: Verification of advanced cardiac rhythm recognition course.
Patient Sitter - Anchorage, United States - Providence Health & Services
Description
Provides continuous observation and surveillance for assigned patients.Under supervision the Video Monitoring Technician (VMT) is responsible to ensure the first line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors, summoning the assigned RN if the patient requires assistance.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable.Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.This posting is for multiple openings of a Patient Sitter at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK. We offer several openings for full-time, part-time, and per diem positions, including various shifts.
We are hiring for the following positions in the Telemetry Department:
Patient Sitter - Full-time, 0.9 FTE, Day Shift, 36 Hours Per Week
Patient Sitter - Part-time, 0.6 FTE, Night Shift, 24 Hours Per Week
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