What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Safety Monitor position at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County?

- MHSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental or physical disability or uniformed services status. MHSC is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that recognizes the contributions and supports the advancement of all because an inclusive environment can enhance the quality of healthcare, improve hospital/community relations, and positively affect the health status of society. No candidate will be rejected based on any of the above or any disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.
- MHSC is committed to the “Planetree” methodology of “Person-Centered Care”. Person-Centered Care is more than hospitality. It is more than amenities and inviting surroundings. Person-Centered Care is an evidence-based framework for improved patient and family engagement, better clinical outcomes, increased staff retention/ recruitment, and high value care. Person-Centered Care creates workplaces that energize and inspire joy. It places patients and caregivers at the center of the care experience and unites communities around health and wellness. This approach also focuses on supporting the professional and personal aspirations of healthcare professionals who can more effectively care for others when they feel cared for themselves.
JOB SUMMARY
- Behavioral Health Technicians are part of a care team responsible for behavioral health patients. The responsibilities of this position is to observe patients for behaviors and activity that indicates the patient may not be safe, to evaluate environment for patient safety, to interact with the patients to change defined behaviors and to provide safe activities. The Behavioral Health Technician keeps constant observation of any Title 25 patient or other patient who needs close observation. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors the patient, alerts assigned clinical staff and security to certain high risk behaviors, assists in procedures such as checking the patient environment, belongings, and providing care such as food, fluid, ambulation, etc. The Behavioral Health Technician will have competency to carry out some care functions such as vital signs, linen changes, bathing observation, and phone call monitoring. The Behavioral Health Technician documents in the electronic medical record safety checks and patient observed behaviors. The Behavioral Health Technician may cross train to other job duties as assigned when behavioral patients aren’t present. This positions reports to the Director of Medical/Surgical/ICU.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Education:
  - High School diploma or GED. May have educational preparation as a mental health specialist, certified nursing assistant or patient safety monitor.
- Job Knowledge and Skills:
  - The Behavior Health Technician performs duties with minimal supervision. Reports patient status and patient behavioral changes to the assigned clinical staff. Must have MOAB training.

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