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How much do part time patient sitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time patient sitter in Washington is $21.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.40 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time patient sitter?

Part time patient sitters are healthcare support workers who monitor and ensure the safety of patients in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities, typically on a part-time basis. They often observe patients who are at risk of injury, such as those who may fall, wander, or require close supervision for medical or behavioral reasons. Patient sitters do not provide medical care but play an important role in maintaining a safe environment by alerting nursing staff if a patient's condition changes or if they need assistance. Their responsibilities may also include providing companionship, assisting with basic needs, and helping to reduce patient anxiety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time patient sitter?

To thrive as a Part Time Patient Sitter, you need basic patient care knowledge, attention to safety, and often a high school diploma or equivalent; some employers may require CPR certification. Familiarity with hospital protocols, call systems, and basic patient monitoring tools is typically expected. Strong observation skills, patience, clear communication, and empathy help you effectively support patients and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring patient safety, providing comfort, and alerting medical staff to any changes in patient condition.

What are some common challenges faced by part time patient sitters and how can they be managed?

Part-time patient sitters often encounter challenges such as long hours of alertness, managing patients with diverse needs, and responding quickly to unexpected situations. Maintaining patience and strong communication skills is key, as sitters frequently interact with both patients and healthcare staff. To manage these challenges, it's helpful to stay organized, ask questions when unclear about care instructions, and actively participate in team briefings. Regular self-care and taking scheduled breaks also help prevent burnout and ensure high-quality patient support.

What is the difference between Part Time Patient Sitter vs Part Time Nursing Assistant?

AspectPart Time Patient SitterPart Time Nursing Assistant
Required CredentialsNo formal certification typically requiredCPR certification often required; CNA license preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, nursing homes, patient roomsHospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, hospitalsHospitals, nursing homes, clinics
Job FocusMonitoring patient safety, providing companionshipAssisting with basic patient care, ADLs

While both roles work in healthcare settings, a Part Time Patient Sitter primarily monitors patients to ensure safety and provides companionship without performing medical tasks. In contrast, a Part Time Nursing Assistant assists with basic patient care and ADLs, often requiring certification. The roles differ mainly in responsibilities and credential requirements, but both contribute to patient well-being in healthcare environments.

What are the most commonly searched types of Patient Sitter jobs in Washington?

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Infographic showing various Part Time Patient Sitter job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,363 per year, or $21.3 per hour.

Patient Access Registrar II, Part-Time Rotating Shift, Patient Access

Adventist Healthcare

Silver Spring, MD

$19.64 - $25.65/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supports hospital registration processes and manages patient placement, transfers, and discharges.

  • Coordinates bed placement and collaborates with departments, physicians, and administration to optimize bed usage and ensure placement efficiency.

  • Assesses admissions for appropriateness and maintains accurate documentation related to patient status and hospital processes.

Adventist HealthCare rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

378th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

White Oak Medical CenterIf you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.White Oak Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Patient Access Registrar II for our Patient Access Department who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.
As a Patient Access Registrar II, you will:
Supports hospital registration processes, performs, and enforces all activities which involve the placement and movement of patients, monitoring efficient transfers and discharges. Maintain accuracy in documentation of death certificates and morgue throughput.
Acts as a liaison between Patient Access and Clinical staff consistently representing Patient Access in a professional manner.
Assist in Optimizing Bed Control training with other staff.
Collaborates with other departments, physicians, and administration for optimizing bed usage and to ensure placement efficiency.
Coordinates bed placement according to hospital guidelines and/or given staffing guidelines.
Assesses admissions for appropriateness and collaborates with others for optimal plans in compliance with payers and inpatient criteria.
Qualifications include:
Minimum of 3 years' experience within a healthcare environment. Can include insurers or public health setting as well.
At least 3 years' experience in patient registration and/or eligibility and benefits.
Requires working knowledge/training in government payer rules and regulations.
Requires working knowledge/training regarding TPLs, WC, and other payment sources and liabilities.
Some college or post HS education preferred.
Frequent pressure due to time constraints
Requires judgment that could affect performance and the image of the organization.
Frequently works at PC involving focused concentration.
Frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling/crouching, sitting etc.
Light physical effort (lifts or carries up to 10lbs)
Atmosphere and environment associated with a hospital setting.
Must always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.

Work Schedule:

Employment Type:Part-Time

Hours per Week:20 hours/week

Typical Daily Schedule:3 days during the week for lunch coverage. 7p-11p and rotating weekends 7a-330p.

Shift Type: Rotating Day Shift

Holiday Requirements:Follow the company holiday calendar

Pay Range:

$19.64 - $25.65

If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you.

We do this by offering:

  • Work life balance through nonrotating shifts

  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

  • Free Employee parking

  • Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire

  • Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)

  • Paid Time Off

  • Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period

  • Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance

  • Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.


Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!

COVID-19 Vaccination

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement

Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.

While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.

Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.

Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

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As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Gaithersburg, MD, US

Year founded

1907

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