Behavioral Health Tech I

TOUCHETTE•Cahokia, IL

About The Position

Assists nursing staff in meeting the clients’ biopsychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and cultural needs while functioning as an integral part of the treatment team. Functions and Duties: Provides direct patient care activities as directed by the licensed nursing staff in accordance with defined departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Assumes responsibility for clients assigned. Communicates client status and any changes in condition to Charge nurse in a timely manner. Responds promptly and cooperatively to direction given by licensed staff. Records client information accurately and in a timely manner. Takes and records client's blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and capillary blood glucose testing including quality controls. Informs nurse of abnormal results immediately. Records clients’ food intake, output, hours of sleep, as appropriate. Monitors clients and documents appropriately according to risk precaution level. Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously for any harmful contraband. Attends in-services, training, and meetings as required. Precepts and trains other employees as assigned. Follows chain of command resolving any issues or problems identified. Establishes collaborative relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team. Promotes harmonious relationships among the health care team and internal/external customers. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification – can be obtained within six months of employment.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required (i.e. mask, gown gloves).
Requires grasping and reaching with hands/arms.
Ability to lift up to, but not limited to 25 pounds when assisting clients, turning clients or assisting client with activities.
Requires bending, stooping, and walking.
Requires good body mechanics to prevent injury.

Nice To Haves

One years experience in a health care or related setting preferred.
Certified Nurse Assistant preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care activities as directed by the licensed nursing staff in accordance with defined departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
Assumes responsibility for clients assigned.
Communicates client status and any changes in condition to Charge nurse in a timely manner.
Responds promptly and cooperatively to direction given by licensed staff.
Records client information accurately and in a timely manner.
Takes and records client's blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and capillary blood glucose testing including quality controls.
Informs nurse of abnormal results immediately.
Records clients’ food intake, output, hours of sleep, as appropriate.
Monitors clients and documents appropriately according to risk precaution level.
Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously for any harmful contraband.
Attends in-services, training, and meetings as required.
Precepts and trains other employees as assigned.
Follows chain of command resolving any issues or problems identified.
Establishes collaborative relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team.
Promotes harmonious relationships among the health care team and internal/external customers.
Performs all other duties as assigned.