What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Technician FT Days position at Piedmont Medical Center?
Behavioral Health Technician Full Time Days Position Summary
Under the direction of the Nurse, performs sub-professional duties including providing patient care to meet the needs of activities of daily living; operation and maintenance of equipment. Takes and records vital signs and I/Os. Assists licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards. Performs other related duties as directed. Assumes the responsibility for meeting the basic needs of all patients assigned. Provides care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated. Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals. Provides quality care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned. Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed. Functions as an active member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team under the direction and supervision of the RN.
THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.
Qualifications:
Individual must possess the ability to:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.
Education/Other Qualifications:
Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Minimum Experience: Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred. Good therapeutic communication skills required.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses: American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire. CPI certification required within orientation period.
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