Behavioral Health Tech

(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.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.