Patient Safety Attendant

About the role

Making life better for people. Bringing good health to all. These are the core beliefs that form the foundation of our mission at Legacy Health. As one of the largest employers and healthcare providers in the Portland and Southwest Washington areas, this mission guides everything we do. It’s why people trust us—with their health, their lives, and their futures. This shared purpose also unites the people who work at Legacy. While our work is a job, it’s also a calling—a chance to make a meaningful difference every day.

Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the healthcare team by assisting the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) and RN.
• Ensures a safe environment for patients requiring direct or indirect observation.
• Works as part of a team approach to patient care and may be asked to perform various tasks and procedures to contribute to the safe and efficient flow of patients through the department.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training or coursework in behavioral health field preferred.
• Experience: Two years’ experience in a health care setting preferred. Acute care experience preferred.

Skills

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.

Pay

Pay Range: USD $18.04 - USD $24.44 /Hr.