Behavioral Health Tech I (2 day / 2 night)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Assists 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.
• Precepts and trains other employees as assigned.
• Follows chain of command resolving any issues or problems identified.
• Establishes collaborative relationship with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Promotes harmonious relationships among the health care team and internal / external customers.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education

Experience

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands :