Behavioral Health Tech
1 month ago
East Saint Louis
Job Description (This position is non-certified) Job Summary: 3 Night positions and 1 Day Part-time! To assist nursing staff in meeting the clients’ biopsychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and cultural needs while functioning as an integral part of the treatment team. Functions and Duties: • Provides direct patient care activities as directed by the licensed nursing staff in accordance with defined departmental and organizational policies and procedures., • Assumes responsibility for clients assigned., • Communicates client status and any changes in condition to Charge nurse in a timely manner., • Responds promptly and cooperatively to direction given by licensed staff., • Records client information accurately and in a timely manner., • Takes and records client's blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and capillary blood glucose testing including quality controls. Informs nurse of abnormal results immediately., • Records clients’ food intake, output, hours of sleep, as appropriate., • Monitors clients and documents appropriately according to risk precaution level., • Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously for any harmful contraband., • Attends in-services, training, and meetings as required., • Attends and participates in departmental meetings., • Adheres to staffing and scheduling policy (to include use of overtime),, • Follows chain of command resolving any issues or problems identified., • Maintains an active role in maintaining customer service., • Precepts and trains other employees as assigned., • High school diploma or equivalent required., • Two years experience in a health care or related setting required., • Certification not required., • Obtains and maintains basic life support (BLS) certification within 6 months of employment., • Obtains and renews annually or as recommended by departmental leadership crisis de-escalation certification., • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required., • Requires grasping and reaching with hands/arms., • Ability to lift up to, but not limited to 25 pounds when assisting clients, turning clients or assisting client with activities., • Requires bending, stooping, and walking., • Requires good body mechanics to prevent injury.