Behavioral Technician - Psychiatric Intervention Prevention Unit - Per Diem Days
About The Position
The Behavioral Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel. The Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The Technician regularly communicates observations and data collection to the appropriate care giver. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed. The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent; associates degree preferred.
- Ability to read, speak, and write English.
- BLSHCP certified within six months of hire.
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the role, or until 10/31/25 for existing employees in the role.
- 1-3 years patient care preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members
- Ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems, and use proper judgment in difficult situations.
- Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree
- Bilingual
Responsibilities
- Performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel.
- Assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care.
- Regularly communicates observations and data collection to the appropriate care giver.
- Collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.
- Assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect.
- Works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
