Health Care Tech - Inpatient Behavioral Health - 0.9FTE - 7P-7A

Broadlawns Medical Center•Socorro, NM

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Healthcare Technician (HCT) assists nurses with basic patient care needs in the Inpatient Behavioral Health unit, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The HCT supports patients of all ages and reports to the Inpatient Behavioral Health Director. The position is full-time reduced, with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a Basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course of at least 75 hours, or successful completion of a workplace-based or military training program that provides the education and training necessary to perform Health Care Technician duties in an acute care setting, as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Associate Vice President (AVP) of Nursing.
Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Provide basic care to patients of all ages as assigned, under the direct supervision of an RN.
Communicate patient observations, behaviors, and information related to the plan of care to the RN or Provider in a timely manner.
Respond to medical emergencies with initial basic life support interventions, including CPR, and respond to behavioral health emergencies by maintaining patient safety and using de-escalation techniques under the direction of an RN or Provider.
Perform unit-specific skills, including obtaining, reporting, and documenting patient condition, vital signs, height and weight, patient behaviors, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, and venipuncture.
Monitor patients who demonstrate escalating, aggressive, or dangerous behavior; maintain awareness, follow safety procedures, and report concerns.
Prepare for patient care by answering phones and restocking supplies in patient rooms and other care areas.
Perform periodic assessments and equipment checks of patient care equipment, such as defibrillators, and supplies in emergency response carts.
Assist with admission and discharge procedures for patients of all ages, including helping patients to and from personal vehicles.
Follow infection-prevention practices, including Standard Precautions and applicable isolation practices.
Record information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with established standards.
Maintain a clean and safe nursing-unit environment and follow safety rules and regulations.
Transport patients of all ages for necessary tests or treatments as needed.
Help identify patient and family needs based on age-specific data.
Implement provider orders as directed by the RN or Provider.
Assist healthcare team members with examinations or procedures within the boundaries of the job scope of service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.