Behavioral Health Tech ER Days 7 AM to 7 PM
About The Position
As directed by a licensed nurse, the Behavioral Health Tech performs technical nursing care assignments, including collecting, labeling, and storing specimens; weighing patients; and taking and recording vital signs. The role observes and documents patients and assists them with activities of daily living. Under supervision, the Behavioral Health Tech observes, records, and reports activities of patients requiring special precautions, maintains patients at the appropriate observation level, and accurately documents observations in the observation log. The role also maintains additional unit inventory and logbooks according to protocol and assists with transporting patients to other facilities for treatment when necessary.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- BLS certification is required within 30 days of the start date.
- COAP is required within 30 days of the start date.
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 a health-related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect, label, and store specimens as directed by a licensed nurse.
- Weigh patients and take and record vital signs.
- Observe and document patients and assist them with activities of daily living.
- Under supervision, observe, record, and report activities of patients requiring special precautions.
- Maintain patients at the appropriate observation level and accurately document observations in the observation log.
- Maintain additional inventory and logbooks on the unit according to protocol.
- Assist with transporting patients to other facilities for treatment when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
