Behavioral Health Tech

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you are dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately checks patient’s blood sugar and documents results as ordered (all values are correctly reported to attending nurse)
• Obtains vital signs appropriately based on patient’s age and condition.  Reports abnormal findings immediately to attending or charge nurse
• Performs ADLs on all patients assigned including oral care and assisting with feedings when indicated. 
• Documents all patient data in chart within a timely manner (vitals, weight, I/Os) 
• Communicates therapeutically with patients in one-to-one situations and focuses on goals and objectives listed in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan.
• Performs related duties as required. 

Qualifications

• Required: 
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Experience: Good therapeutic communication skills required.
  • Licensure/Certification: 
    • American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
    • CPI certification required within orientation period.
• Preferred:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience: Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred

Organization Description

Piedmont Medical Network has served the community of York County and beyond for more than 30 years. Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital is a 288-bed facility that has advanced equipment and experienced healthcare staff catering to the diverse needs of the community it serves. Services include preventive care, advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care and a Level III NICU. Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital opened in 2022 with 100-beds, advanced technology and a compassionate care team. The new hospital features a 24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit, and a wide array of Surgical Services and Women's Services.

Piedmont Medical Network has been recognized for its elite level of safety by being awarded the Leapfrog Groups Hospital Safety Score and the Certified Zero Harm Award by SCHA (South Carolina Hospital Association) in collaboration with South Carolinas DHEC. The Cardiac Care program at PMC provides quality care and was designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by BlueCross BlueShield and a Nationally Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. At Piedmont Medical Network, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of the community. Join our team!

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