Behavioral Health Tech ER Days 7 AM to 7 PM

Glenwood Regional Medical Center • West Monroe, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As directed by a licensed nurse, the Behavioral Health Tech performs technical nursing care assignments such as collecting, labeling, and storing specimens, weighing patients, taking, and recording vital signs. Observes and documents and assists patients with activities of daily living. Under supervision, observes, records, and reports activities of patients requiring special precautions. Appropriately maintains patients per observation level, accurately documenting per observation log. Maintains additional inventory/logbooks on the unit, per protocol. Assists in transport of patients to other facilities for treatment when necessary.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• BLS is required within 30 days of the start date.
• COAP is required within 30 days of the start date.
• Must indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI.

Nice To Haves

• Certified CNA is preferred.
• Emergency Services, Military, or Security background is desired.
• Experience in the treatment of mental health and/or chemical dependency is preferred.
• College education in health-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical nursing care assignments such as collecting, labeling, and storing specimens.
• Weighs patients, and takes and records vital signs.
• Observes and documents patient activities.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Under supervision, observes, records, and reports activities of patients requiring special precautions.
• Maintains patients per observation level, accurately documenting per observation log.
• Maintains additional inventory/logbooks on the unit, per protocol.
• Assists in transport of patients to other facilities for treatment when necessary.

What This Job Offers

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