Behavioral Health Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Rock Hill, SC

6d

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Nurse or RN, the Behavioral Health Tech performs patient-care support duties, including meeting patients’ activities-of-daily-living needs and operating and maintaining equipment. The role takes and records vital signs and intake and output, assists licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards, and supports the basic needs of assigned patients. Care may be provided to patients from infancy through geriatric age unless otherwise indicated. The Behavioral Health Tech works collaboratively with the health care team, focuses on customer service and unit and hospital goals, and provides quality care according to applicable practice standards and guidelines. The role must be willing and able to float to comparable nursing units when requested or needed and functions as an active member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team.

Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital describes this as a patient-care support role focused on providing assistance and comfort to patients. The organization offers benefits and career-development opportunities; eligibility may vary by location and employment status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good therapeutic communication skills.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification, to be obtained within 7 days of hire.
• CPI certification within the orientation period.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant patient-care experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Accurately check patients’ blood sugar and document results as ordered, reporting all values to the attending nurse.
• Obtain vital signs appropriately for each patient’s age and condition, and immediately report abnormal findings to the attending or charge nurse.
• Perform activities of daily living for assigned patients, including oral care and assistance with feedings when indicated.
• Document patient data, including vital signs, weight, and intake and output, in the chart in a timely manner.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients in one-to-one situations and focus on the goals and objectives in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan.
• Assist licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards.
• Operate and maintain equipment.
• Meet the basic needs of assigned patients and provide care consistent with established practice standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with the health care team and function as an active member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team under RN supervision.
• Float to comparable nursing units when requested or needed.
• Perform other related duties as directed or required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED