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Alaska Regional Hospital

Patient Safety Attendant FT Days

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Employee stock purchase plan
Flexible spending account
Adoption assistance
paid family leave

Job Description

Alaska Regional Hospital is a premier healthcare institution located in Anchorage, Alaska, recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care across a wide range of medical services. As part of the extensive HCA Healthcare network, which encompasses more than 300 affiliate facilities nationwide, Alaska Regional Hospital benefits from a wealth of resources and a rich tradition of medical excellence. Known for its compassionate service, expert staff, and state-of-the-art facilities, Alaska Regional offers comprehensive healthcare services to a thriving community in one of the most scenic regions in the world. The hospital is a 250-plus bed facility routinely earning 5-star... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 7 days of employment
  • Ability to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training within 90 days of employment
  • Strong observational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
  • Ability to follow safety and infection control protocols
  • Physical capability to accompany patients and perform related duties

Job Qualifications

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Job Duties

  • Maintains a direct line of sight with patient at all times, including while family and/or visitors are in the room
  • Accompanies patient and ensures patient safety during transportation, testing, and procedures occurring away from the patient's normal environment
  • Establishes a safe, risk-free patient environment by utilizing knowledge of fall prevention protocols, infection control measures, and self-harm prevention
  • Performs room assessment regularly and after any visitations
  • Creates clear, accurate documentation on patient status and activity during the shift
  • Performs other duties as needed when not providing direct patient observation, assists nursing staff with tasks such as transporting patients, delivering equipment and supplies, transporting specimens, delivering patient trays, answering phones, and assisting visitors
  • Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues
  • Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities, and seeks opportunities to improve department and inter-department processes
  • Restocks non-medicinal patient room supplies as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

No experience required

Job Location

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