Constant Observation Technician (COT)/Sitters - Sanford Federal Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
About the Job
Sanford Federal is looking for a qualified constant observation technician to support the mission of the Pittsburg VA Healthcare System.
Requirements & Skills:
- SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to organize workload and use effective time management
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity, race, gender, and others individual differences in the workplace
- Knows how to perform basic life support
- Must have a CPR certification
Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
- Keeps the hospital client in constant eye contact during entire assigned shift
- Assists the client with ambulating by providing stand by assistance
- Follows universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of client care
- Responds to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of the patient
- Follows emergency procedures in the event of any incident, accident, injury, or significant changes in the patient' condition
- Reports any changes in patient's mental or physical condition, suspicion of ingesting questionable substances, or items brought to the room by visitors to the staff nurse
- May provide non-medical personal care, light housekeeping, laundry, and prepare small meals for residents and patients as needed
- Contributes to positive team spirit
Source : Sanford Federal Inc