Behavioral Health Tech

Behavioral Health TechnicianFull Time, Monday, Tuesday, Sunday 7a-7pSalary: Most new hires start between $15.30-$19.10 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.Arkansas Children's is a tobacco free workplace. Flu vaccines are required. Arkansas Children's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.Job Description:1. Maintains documentation of a patient's mood, mental sharpness, sleeping patterns, eating habits and overall function to support patient and employee safety.2. Maintains direct observation and documentation of patient's vital statistics.3. Recognizes and reports early signs of escalation to patient care team.4. Communicates effectively with the treatment team to ensure safe, quality care is provided.5. Responds appropriately and safely to dangerous behavior.6. Applies evidence-based de-escalation techniques and strategies.7. Completes patient care (may include V/S, I&O's, heights, weights, head circumference, ADL's and other patient care related assignments) in a safe, efficient and timely manner as delegated by licensed nursing staff to the RN.8. Assists with maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly patient/department environment.9. Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients as directed by licensed staff.10. Other related duties as assigned.