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Virtual Safety Attendant (Weekends)

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 11, 2026

Pay$19.00–$29.85 / hr

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About this role

ST Health Corporate Health Services is hiring a Virtual Safety Attendant to join our team!  This role will work at the Forbes Tower in Oakland.  This Full-Time- 36-hour role will work Friday, Saturday and Sunday during varied hours.  The position will work daylight, overnight and evening hours during 7A to 7P.  These shifts will consist of (3) 12-hour shifts.

The role provides continuous virtual observation of assigned patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. The virtual Safety Attendant (VSA) serves as a critical member of the care team by monitoring patients via secured audio-visual technology to reduce risk and enhance safety. This role does not involve hands-on patient care and focuses exclusively on virtual monitoring, verbal intervention, and timely escalation. The VSA adheres to all institutional safety, privacy, and professionalism standards.

Ready to make a difference from with your customer service skills behind the screen? Apply now and help us redefine safety in healthcare.


Responsibilities:
 

Transformational Leadership: 

  • The VSA suggests and supports improvements within the department, assumes responsibility for assigned monitoring station, and views problems as opportunities for service enhancement. Demonstrates awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning and morale of the department.

Care Delivery: 

  • Provides continuous visual and auditory observation of patients using two-way monitoring equipment, ensuring attentiveness throughout shift. When patient behaviors present safety risk, the VSA delivers clear and respectful verbal redirection and immediately notifies the appropriate clinical staff. Provide patients with basic explanations, when necessary, without offering clinical opinions or personal advice. VSAs identify and report visible safety hazards in patient rooms, monitors for escalating behaviors, and contributes to maintaining a safe and dignified environment for all patients. In the event of an emergency or patient poses a threat to themselves or others, the VSA seeks help or initiates escalation procedures without delay. Participates in communication hand-off of pertinent information and behavior regarding assigned patients at beginning and upon completion of the shift assignment.
  • Provides feedback to the RN/Clinical Team regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status. Professional Growth: Constructively receives feedback and direction. Identifies and communicates learning needs to the direct supervisor. Takes action to improve knowledge, skills, and performance. Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities, as needed. Participates in self-review as requested by the direct supervisor.

Collaborative Practice: 

  • Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department, upon discovery. Establishes appropriate and effective communication strategies. Establishes professional and respectful interpersonal relationships to ensure consistent patient coverage and accurate information. 

Healthy Workforce: 

  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team. Demonstrates understanding of cultural diversity, horizontal violence, and impairment in the workplace. Cares for patients and self by supporting safety in the workplace. Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
  • High school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Successful completion of ST Health Care Attendant-Telesitter training programs
  •  Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. 
  • One year of experience in a hospital or safety-sensitive environment preferred.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
     
  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.00–$29.85 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Virtual Safety Attendant (Weekends)

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: Corporate Health Services
- Pay: $19.00–$29.85 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-11T13:15:16.6Z

## Description

ST Health Corporate Health Services is hiring a Virtual Safety Attendant to join our team! This role will work at the Forbes Tower in Oakland. **This Full-Time- 36-hour role will work Friday, Saturday and Sunday during varied hours. The position will work daylight, overnight and evening hours during 7A to 7P. These shifts will consist of (3) 12-hour shifts.**

The role provides continuous virtual observation of assigned patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. The virtual Safety Attendant (VSA) serves as a critical member of the care team by monitoring patients via secured audio-visual technology to reduce risk and enhance safety. This role does not involve hands-on patient care and focuses exclusively on virtual monitoring, verbal intervention, and timely escalation. The VSA adheres to all institutional safety, privacy, and professionalism standards.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Sam T., Patient Care Technician

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.

Sam T.Patient Care Technician · RN student on tuition support

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Patient Care Tech

  2. Senior PCT / Unit Secretary

  3. PCT III — precepting new hires

  4. Nursing school on tuition support

  5. Graduate nurse at Pepper

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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