What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Attendant position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Patient Safety Attendant (PSA) in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with a Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians, and a full complement of subspecialty groups.
Responsibilities
Individual will provide assistance with monitoring individual patient activity. Patient Safety Attendants assist the patients, their families and the unit staff in providing timely, customer oriented services.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Constant walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling heavy objects.
- Obtain SAMA training within 180 days of employment.