Patient Safety Technician, Emergency Department - VHC Health

Patient Safety Technician, Emergency Department

Creating the best outcomes for our patients requires the right people. As VHC Health continues to grow, we are looking for a Patient Safety Technician to join our team! The Patient Safety Technician works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Safety Technician performs a variety of routine duties. Patient Safety Technicians must be empathetic and have good communication and skills to care for patients.

The Emergency Department (ED) is a 36-bed unit that helps treat a variety of medical conditions for patients of all ages. Becoming a designated Level II Trauma Center is one of their most recent accomplishments which has allowed VHC to provide emergency care to the Arlington community and surrounding areas. The ED team is unique because they are able to evaluate and provide care including complex trauma, stroke and STEMI to any patient. In addition, all team members are specialized in the evaluation, stabilization, and treatment of both minor and complex injuries and illnesses. 

Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!

VHC Health is a 453-bed nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and VHC has ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings. At VHC we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Patient Safety Technician works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team. Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Patient Safety Technician performs a variety of routine duties to include: feeding, dressing, or toileting, observing changes in the status of patients, maintaining the safety of patients who are confused, at high risk for falls, or require one-to-one observation, providing a clean and safe environment, assisting with department tasks as needed, transporting patients, unit secretary tasks, and other related duties. Patient Safety Technicians must be empathetic and have good communication and skills to care for patients.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

Experience:

Experience in Customer Service is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

BLS Certification is required.