TELESITTER/COURIER

Salina Regional Health Center TELESITTER/COURIER POSITION SUMMARYProvides support to the nursing staff by continuous observation and surveillance to prevent patient injury for assigned patients. First line of action is to verbally redirect the patient from engaging in at risk behaviors. Summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance. Is knowledgeable and follows patient and institutional confidentiality and related hospital policies. Makes rounds to patients being monitored, transports specimens, equipment and completes courier duties. Also acts as patient sitter to provide support to the nursing staff. POPULATION SERVED: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, GeriatricOSHA CATEGORY I ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS QUALITY Demonstrates understanding and is proficient in the use