Patient Safety Attendant

Legacy Health Mission

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.

If you're ready to be part of something greater, we invite you to apply for this position.

Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center is East County's full-service hospital, always expanding to meet the community's growing needs and offering an award-winning patient experience delivered with a personal touch. We offer advanced imaging, a modern emergency department, a welcoming family birth center, surgical services, intensive care, cancer care, gastroenterology and more.

Responsibilities

The Patient Safety Attendant participates as a member of the healthcare team by assisting the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) and RN. This team member will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment for patients requiring direct or indirect observation.

This position is an integral part of the 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.

Licensure

• BLS for Health Care Provider from the American Heart Association required.

Pay Range

USD $18.20 - USD $24.28 /Hr.

Our Commitment to Health and Equal Opportunity

Our Legacy is good for health for Our People, Our Patients, Our Communities, Our World. Above all, we will do the right thing.

If you are passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can grow and succeed.

Legacy Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion or creed, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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