Patient Safety Tech Float

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: Patient Safety Technician - Float

Job Code: 848

Hours:

FTE:

Weekend Schedule:

Holiday Schedule:

Call Schedule: No

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department Name: Emergency Department

Department Code: 6780

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the RN Team Lead or Clinical Nurse Administrator (CNA) the Patient Safety Technician-Float works as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team providing efficient and appropriate assistance with select patient and unit needs. The PST - FLOAT will also perform a variety of clerical duties and various tasks to provide a well-supplied, safe and clean patient unit.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

This is a Float position, with the expectation that the PCA - FLOAT will provide services in any department. This position is primarily stationed in the Emergency Department and Progressive Care Unit but will support other areas and departments as assigned.  

The Emergency Department is a Level III facility according to the guidelines of the Accreditation Manual for Hospitals. The seven-bed unit is open 24 hours a day with at least one physician on duty at all times and a roster of on-call physicians and specialists available within thirty minutes. The Emergency Department also provides a Safe room specifically designed to care for patients who are experiencing violent behavior or suicidal ideation. The patient population includes patients of all ages, and care provided ranges from definitive treatment of non-urgent, urgent and emergent medical/surgical conditions to stabilization and transport of the critically ill or injured. Birthing Center nursing staff is available for consultation or to assist in the care of neonates, infants and obstetrical patients.

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is an acuity adjustable unit providing care to a diverse patient population requiring medical-surgical and telemetry levels of care, as well as patients requiring a higher level of care, including, but not limited to, those on BiPap, Insulin drips, or Cardizem drips. The PCU is a 24/7/365 service with 24 beds, which includes 5 monitored beds and 7 portable telemetry units. Medical patients are admitted by the 24/7 Hospitalist service, and surgical patients are admitted by the surgeon.

As this is a float position, work may be performed in any of our departments. In addition to the primary departments of the Emergency Department and the Processive Care Unit, additional working departments may include (but not limited to) our Birthing Center & Perioperative Care Units. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational, customer service and prioritization skills required.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred. 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• CPR within 3 months of hire.

OSHA CATEGORY

OSHA Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Show estimated time spent by checking appropriate boxes below.

• Standing -2/3 or more
• Walking - 2/3 or more
• Sitting - Up to 1/3
• Talking or Hearing - 1/3 to 1/2
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - 1/3 to 1/2
• Pushing / Pulling - 1/3 to 1/2
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - 1/3 to 1/2
• Reaching with hands and arms - 1/3 to 1/2
• Tasting or smelling - Up to 1/3

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.

• Up to 10 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 100 pounds - Up to 1/3
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• No special vision requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather): None
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles: Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions: Up to 1/3
• Extreme cold (non-weather): none
• Extreme heat (non-weather): none
• Risk of electrical shock: none
• Work with explosives: none
• Risk of radiation: none
• Vibration: none

The typical noise level for the work environment is:

• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing:

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.