Patient Safety Attendant

Sutter Health

. Monitor patient safety for an assigned patient population through continuous video monitoring surveillance .

Posted 11/10/2026part-timeSacramento • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $41 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong observational and communication skills essential for monitoring patient safety and delivering optimal care. Proficient in therapeutic communication, medical terminology, and basic computer applications to effectively support patient interactions and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Patient Safety MonitoringTherapeutic Communication SkillsMedical Terminology CompetencyVideo Monitoring Systems FamiliarityTime Management and Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Basic Understanding of Human AnatomyBasic Understanding of PhysiologyBasic Understanding of PathologyObservational SkillsEmergency RecognitionData InterpretationStandard Operating ProceduresAccurate ReportingTechnical CompetencePatient Interaction Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsIndependenceFocus and AlertnessProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

Video Monitoring SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteComputer Applications

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcare ProvidersLocal RegulationsState RegulationsFederal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor patient safety for an assigned patient population through continuous video monitoring surveillance
Integrate education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families/support groups, and healthcare providers
Exercise sound judgment and therapeutic communication skills to support patients’ plans of care based on diagnoses and safety needs
Intervene or communicate with the clinical care team in a timely manner
Adhere to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
Help deliver optimal patient care while ensuring privacy and safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Strong observational and communication skills
Ability to focus and remain alert during shift hours
Familiarity with basic computer and video monitoring systems
Ability to work independently and report observations accurately
Demonstrated competency of basic therapeutic communication skills, medical terminology, and equipment
Ability to recognize an emergency and take appropriate action
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, urgency of interventions, and work within standardized operating procedures
General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.