Lead Patient Care Technician

Community Bridges, INC•Avondale, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team that provides direct care to behavioral health patients as well as oversight and support to the PCTs assigned to their shift. The Lead PCT coordinates with the Registered Nurses (RN), Patient Care Technicians (PCT), and Behavioral Health Medical Practitioners (BHMP) to ensure a safe environment and quality care is provided to all presenting for services. The Lead PCT is also responsible for the safety and operational effectiveness of the unit they are assigned to, including identifying environmental and patient specific safety concerns, directing staff during non-violent physical interventions and seclusion and restraint episodes and providing direct patient care when needed. The Lead PCT is expected to have full knowledge of program policy and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
One (1) or more years of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations required.
Valid identification required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher preferred.
Emergency Medical Technician certification (valid within the state of Arizona) is preferred but not required for this position.
Certified Nurse Assistant certification (current and valid within the State of Arizona) is preferred but not required of this position.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to behavioral health patients.
Provides oversight and support to PCTs assigned to their shift.
Coordinates with RNs, PCTs, and BHMPs to ensure a safe environment and quality care.
Responsible for the safety and operational effectiveness of the assigned unit.
Identifies environmental and patient specific safety concerns.
Directs staff during non-violent physical interventions and seclusion and restraint episodes.
Provides direct patient care when needed.
Expected to have full knowledge of program policy and procedures.