Hiring: Safety Sitter - Emergency Department Company: Wellstar Health System Location: Austell, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 01:44:04 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : BLS About the job Experience: •Previous healthcare experience is preferred Required Skills: •Role will primarily function as a constant monitor for patients requiring continuous observation. The safety sitter's responsibility is to observe and report behaviors that may interrupt medically necessary therapies and/or perceived changes in the patient's condition to appropriate health care team member (s). •The safety sitter must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires observation and ongoing communication with a registered nurse and interdisciplinary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful, and helpful manner. Must be able to take direction. •Notify RN/Charge RN/CCP of potential or recent changes in the patients behavioral risk factors, or mental status as observed •Document patient status every 15 minutes on patients under observation for involuntary behavioral health patients and every hour for medical safety sitting. •Evaluate secure environment for safety each shift. Document interventions as needed •Always Ensures direct visibility observation of patient. Telesitter Facility Liaison •Tracks, delivers, maintains, and retrieves telesitter carts •Troubleshoots any cart connectivity issues and places an IT ticket if necessary Qualifications: •High school diploma •Must attend and successfully complete the Wellstar training and Initial Competency Assessment within the first 30 days of employment. •Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s) •All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. •Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor •Graduate from a CNA/CMA Program or completion of first semester nursing clinicals including nursing fundamentals Upon Hire is preferred Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!