Central Support Tech - WellStar Health System : Job Details

Job Summary

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Safety Sitter

Constant observation for changes in patient behavior. Communicate with staff any potential or recent changes in the patients behavior, risk factors, or mental status. Document patient checks every 15 minutes (Q15) on patients under observation. Evaluate environment for safety and document each shift. Assist in the provision of a safe and clean environment and aids with activities of daily living

Telesitter Facility Liaison

Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts. Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary. Performs safe room guideline checks upon initiation and upon every hand-off thereafter. Performs environmental rounds to ensure safe room guidelines are being maintained. Responds to remote telesitter escalation for face-to-face intervention. Notifies Nurse and/or charge Nurse when face to face redirection is required

Transportation of patients

Proper verification of patient identification. Obtain TTR, proper sign out of patient, proper notification of RN upon return. Proper movement and transport of patient. Verify that O2 and IVs are transported correctly. Ensure that proper hand washing and isolation technique is used. Utilizes proper body mechanics and lift equipment

Room Turnover (Environmental Services)

The CST will empty trash from the patient room. Keep room clear of clutter by picking up trash and cleaning spills. May aid current EVS tech with room turnover

Nutrition and Food Services

Transportation of meal carts from kitchen to the nursing unit. Transportation of used meal carts from the nursing unit to kitchen. Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

High school diploma Required or equivalent.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Must attend and successfully complete the WellStar Sitter Course within the first 30 days of employment within 30 Days Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years healthcare experience Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to read, write and speak the English language; Ability to hear and see alarms and digital readouts; Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; Ability to collaborate with other healthcare providers in the provision of patient care; Ability to function in stressful and emergency situations is essential. Must be versatile in learning and able to perform various job duties daily.

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