Patient Safety Technician

Job Listing ID:

4497741

Job Title:

Patient Safety Technician Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/23/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Patient Safety Technician US-OR-Portland Requisition ID:

2026-39398

Position Category:

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Type:

AFSCME union represented

Position Type:

Regular Full-Time

Posting Department:

Continuous Video Monitoring

Posting Salary Range:

$22.02 - $29.38 per hour with offer based on experience, education and internal equity

Posting FTE:

0.90

Posting Schedule:

12 Hr Shifts Every Other Weekend

Posting Hours:

1900-0730 Start times may vary based on operational need

HR Mission:

Healthcare

Drug Testable:

Yes

LinkedIn Job Code:

#LI-EC1 Department Overview The Patient Safety Technician (PST) provides continuous care for patients at risk for injury due to delirium, changes in mental status, psychiatric or behavioral co-morbidities. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the PST promotes a therapeutic environment for patients, while assisting with planning, implementing, monitoring, and documenting treatment activities of vulnerable patients in the inpatient setting through video monitoring and direct 1:1 patient care. Function/Duties of Position Patient Care/Patient Safety Attendant (PSA): Per assignment of Registered Nurse, the employee provides care including but not limited to activities of daily living, diversional activities, collecting patient data, monitoring for symptoms of increased risk, assist with transportation, comfort measures, environmental safety, milieu observation, and assists with discharge of patient reinforcing assigned teaching.

Behavior Intervention:

Actively participates in providing a therapeutic milieu in order to engage patients in treatment. Participates in milieu safety inspections. Communicates with RN and other care team members regarding patient interactions, observations, and noticeable problems or changes in patient status. Uses therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients and families. Provides physical, emotional, and protective care for patients consistent with treatment plan. Provides input around safety recommendations and interventions.

Patient Video Monitoring:

Demonstrates understanding and proficiency of the continuous video monitoring software. Maintains constant visual observation at all times. Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device located in a patient's room. Notifies the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance, is exhibiting symptoms RN requests report of, or is at imminent risk of injury or distress. Documents interactions within the electronic health record. Other Duties as Assigned Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Classification:

Nursing Assistants Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 1 year

Education Required:

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A