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Harborview Medical Center - Telesitter Program has an opportunity for a CNA / Telesitter position. WORK SCHEDULE * 60% FTE (24 hours per week) * Night shift * 12-hour shifts Position Highlights:

TELESITTER/COURIER

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$15 - $19/hr

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Safety Sitter - PT Nights

Douglas, GA · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

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How much do telesitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for telesitter in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a telesitter?

A Telesitter is a healthcare professional who remotely observes patients through video monitoring to ensure their safety and prevent falls or other incidents. They typically work in hospitals or healthcare facilities, monitoring multiple patients at once and alerting on-site staff if intervention is needed. Telesitters do not provide direct patient care but play a crucial role in patient safety. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential skills for this role.

What does a telesitter do?

During a typical shift, a Telesitter closely monitors multiple patients remotely via video feeds, watching for signs of distress or unsafe behaviors and promptly alerting nursing staff when intervention is needed. The telesitter sits in a centralized monitoring room and frequently communicates with clinical teams using phones or intercom systems to convey important observations. While they do not provide direct patient care, Telesitters play a vital role in patient safety by ensuring swift communication and supporting fall prevention initiatives. This role requires sustained focus, adaptability to varying patient behaviors, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a healthcare team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the telesitter position?

To thrive as a Telesitter, you need strong observational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with basic healthcare protocols, typically supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of video monitoring systems, electronic patient safety platforms, and hospital communication tools is highly beneficial. Excellent verbal communication, calmness under pressure, and a compassionate approach are crucial soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure patient safety, enable effective teamwork, and support swift response to potential risks in healthcare settings.

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Telesitter - PRN - Days

Fredericksburg, VA • On-site

Mary Washington Healthcare
Hospitals • 1 - 5K employees

$15.61 - $20.29/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 days ago


Mary Washington Healthcare rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 70 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Start the day excited to make a difference...end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.
Job Summary:
Telesitters are responsible to remotely observe, document, and communicate patient safety concerns in the patient setting via video monitoring.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
  • Continuously observes activity and behavior of multiple patients at a monitor station utilizing telesitter software to ensure a safe patient environment.
  • Verbally redirects patient over digital 2-way audio device that is in the patient room. Immediately summons the nursing staff if the patient requires assistance.
  • Identifies potential patient safety risks/concerns and communicates to the RN.
  • Participates in hand-off of pertinent patient information/behavior at shift change. Arranges meal break and other relief times prior to leaving monitoring station so that backup may be provided to ensure constant patient observation.
  • Provides patient with explanations as necessary but does not counsel or provide opinions.
  • Seeks assistance when a patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from patient rooms and reports findings to RN in a timely manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Previous experience in a hospital environment preferred.
  • Previous clinical and direct patient care experience preferred.
  • Basic computer skills - Microsoft applications required.
  • Effective communication skills required.

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.
Required
Physical Requirements: Constant (67-100% of workday) sitting and use of arms and hands; occasional (0-33% of workday) standing, walking, bending, squatting; ability to lift, push, and pull up to 10 lbs.; auditory and visual skills.
Mental Requirements: Possesses critical thinking and analytical skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Environmental Requirements and Exposure Hazards: Potential risk of exposure to chemicals.
"It is the policy of Mary Washington Healthcare to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability who are applicants for employment or Associates."
Compensation Pay Range:
$15.61 - $20.29

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About Mary Washington Healthcare

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Join Mary Washington Healthcare, one of Virginia's fastest-growing healthcare systems and the region's premier healthcare provider. Our nursing jobs, allied health, and physician jobs promote growth through career advancement and support in an environment designed for success.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fredericksburg, VA, US

Year founded

1899