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Patient Safety Attendant

West Covina, CA · On-site

Department: Patient Safety Department - St Vincent Hospital Minimum Qualifications * Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire ...

Parkview Health

Patient Safety Assistant

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

The Patient Safety Assistant will float as needed to different inpatient units around the Parkview Randallia campus including, but not limited to, Med Surg units, the Emergency Care department ...

Parkview Health

Patient Safety Assistant

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

The Patient Safety Assistant will float as needed to different inpatient units around the Parkview Randallia campus including, but not limited to, Med Surg units, the Emergency Care department ...

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Director, Patient Safety

Portland, OR · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

Department Overview The Director of Patient Safety oversees the team responsible for managing the patient safety program. This leadership role is essential in centering patients and supporting staff ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient safety department in the United States is $19.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the Patient Safety Department?

The Patient Safety Department is a specialized unit within healthcare organizations focused on identifying, preventing, and reducing risks that could harm patients during their care. This department develops and implements policies, conducts staff training, and monitors incidents to promote a culture of safety. Its primary goal is to ensure that patients receive safe, high-quality care by continuously improving healthcare processes and systems. The Patient Safety Department often collaborates with other departments to investigate adverse events and implement best practices. Ultimately, it plays a crucial role in safeguarding patient well-being and improving overall healthcare outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in a Patient Safety Department, and how are they typically addressed?

Professionals in a Patient Safety Department often encounter challenges such as promoting a culture of safety, ensuring effective communication across multidisciplinary teams, and analyzing complex incidents to identify root causes. Successfully addressing these challenges requires strong collaboration with healthcare staff, ongoing education on best practices, and the implementation of systematic reporting and feedback mechanisms. Team members regularly participate in safety huddles, incident reviews, and process improvement initiatives to foster continuous learning and enhance patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a Patient Safety Department, and why are they important?

To excel in a Patient Safety Department, you need a solid background in healthcare quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance, often supported by a degree in nursing, public health, or a related field. Familiarity with incident reporting systems, root cause analysis tools, and certifications such as Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills help drive safety initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These skills and credentials are essential for identifying risks, implementing solutions, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and organizational safety.

What is the difference between Patient Safety Department vs Patient Safety Coordinator?

AspectPatient Safety DepartmentPatient Safety Coordinator
CredentialsVaries; often includes healthcare management or safety certificationsTypically requires healthcare-related certifications or training
Work EnvironmentHospital or healthcare facility-wide, overseeing safety protocolsDepartmental role within healthcare settings, focusing on safety initiatives
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizationsCommonly employed within healthcare facilities to support safety programs
Search & Comparison IntentHigh overlap in safety responsibilities and healthcare focusOften compared due to similar safety-related duties

The Patient Safety Department is a broad organizational unit responsible for hospital-wide safety policies, while the Patient Safety Coordinator typically handles specific safety initiatives within the department. Both roles focus on improving patient safety but differ in scope and level of responsibility.

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Infographic showing various Patient Safety Department job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,824 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Patient Safety Attendant

Intermountain Healthcare

Billings, MT • On-site

Other

Medical

Re-posted 11 days ago

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Patient Safety Attendant

The Patient Safety Attendant participates in high-quality, patient-centered care by providing continuous observation and monitoring for high-risk patients. In collaboration with the patient care team, the PSA ensures the patient environment is free of obstacles and minimizes the risk of falls and accidental or intentional self-harm. The PSA may also assist with basic activities of daily living.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain continuous line of sight of the patient at all times, including during bathroom use. Observe the patient while eating and drinking and assist as needed.
  • Ensures the cleanliness and safety of the patient's room.
  • Accompanies the patient to tests or procedures, remaining with them unless instructed otherwise. If asked to leave, wait outside, and return as soon as the procedure is complete.
  • Identifies and promptly reports any changes or concerns in the patient's status to the assigned nurse. Reports patient information and activities during hand-off with nursing present. Reports any expression of ideas or intention to hurt self/others or desire to leave the facility Against Medical Advice (AMA) to the assigned nurse. Communicates with team members to ensure the patient is not left alone.
  • Listens attentively if the patient wishes to converse and encourage them to share concerns with the physician or assigned nurse. Avoids giving any advice.
  • Follows all Infection Control policies. Completes the Environmental Safety Checklist each shift and during hand-off, ensuring ligature risks are mitigated in coordination with the primary nurse.
  • Consults with the nurse partner if the patient needs to be mobilized.

Additional Responsibilities for Patients with Suicidal Ideation:

  • Remain with the patient at all times, even if family or visitors are present. Ensure a continuous line of sight and provide constant one-on-one visual observation to immediately intervene if necessary. Ensure the environment has limited risk factors by removing all linen immediately after use and ensuring no extra linens are in the room. Ensure the patient is in a gown with no strings, and remove all patient clothing, shoes, jewelry, and belongings from the room, preferably sending them home with family. Secure any valuables not taken by the family. Do not allow visitors to give any items to the patient or bring large bags into the room; consult nursing if visitors refuse.
  • Only allow electric razors, remove any unnecessary electrical cords, and ensure only plastic utensils are used for meals. Observe closely during meals and remove utensils immediately after use. Ensure all plastic trash and linen bags are removed from the room. Ensure windows are not opened and all sharps containers are removed. Remove all gloves and glove boxes. Ensure there are no supplies, equipment, or other devices that are sharp, metal, or plastic and could be used as ligatures or ligature-support devices.

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Patient Safety
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Organization
  • Health Care

Posting Specifics

  • Entry Rate: Depending on experience
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
  • Shift Details: Full Time Night schedule with weekend and holiday requirements
  • Department: Patient Safety Department - St Vincent Hospital

Minimum Qualifications

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One (1)+ year of experience working in a hospital setting
  • Workplace Violence Prevention Training

Physical Requirements

  • Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
  • Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
  • Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
  • Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
  • Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
  • May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
  • For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital

Work City:

Billings

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$17.86 - $23.21

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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