Behavioral Health Technician Emergency Department Full time Days
About The Position
A Behavioral Health Technician provides direct assistance to patients. Observes patients for any abnormal behavioral or physical signs. Assists patients with Activities of Daily Livings (ADLs), takes vital signs, collects routine specimens. In addition, the Behavioral Health Technician assists with administrative duties, keeps detailed records, and reports changes in patients behavior to the clinical care team. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- BLS License required within 90 days of hire
Responsibilities
- Provides direct assistance to patients.
- Observes patients for any abnormal behavioral or physical signs.
- Assists patients with Activities of Daily Livings (ADLs)
- Takes vital signs
- Collects routine specimens
- Assists with administrative duties
- Keeps detailed records
- Reports changes in patients behavior to the clinical care team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
