Behavioral Health Technician at HCA Healthcare Dulles, VA

Behavioral Health Technician – Dulles, VA Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. Join as a Behavioral Health Technician at StoneSprings Hospital Center. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long- term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial well-being. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Responsibilities Participates in the implementation of multidisciplinary/nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Obtains and records initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts. Documents observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at the time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader. Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner. Assists with ambulating patients using walkers, crutches, canes, and wheelchairs as needed. Transfers patients between units, departments, or entities. Assists with discharges and demonstrates proper body mechanics. Provides or assists with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices as needed. Obtains or assists in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests. Ensures accuracy of all labels and timely transfer of specimen. Retrieves supplies from pharmacy, storage room, or tube systems and delivers as permitted by regulation and hospital policy. Assists with patient preparation for surgery or other procedure. Orients patients/families/caregivers to room and hospital routine. Appropriately checks in patients and inventories patient belongings. Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Changes bed linens as needed. Performs 15-minute rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively. Follows patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures. Prepares and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms. Empties trash and removes soiled linens. Assists in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment. Identifies malfunctioning equipment and initiates repairs. Performs clerical work as needed, including assembling and maintaining charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages. Promotes consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service. Demonstrates skills in relationship building, appropriate boundaries and role modeling with patients. Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications. Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc. Participates as an active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues. Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behaviors consistent with established policies/procedures. Seeks opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high-quality care to the patients served. Monitors unit and individual patient rooms to assess for potential ligature/safety risks, contraband and any environmental concerns. Reports and immediately addresses any observations. Assists in performing increased patient observation to include line of sight or one-to-one observations as needed. Supports restraint-free environment utilizing preventative measures and de-escalation skills/techniques. Plans, leads or co-leads groups and activities with patients and documents observations in the medical records. Participates in data collection, monitors quality of care and seeks opportunity to make improvements. Qualifications Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. High school Diploma or GED – Required. Experience in Behavioral Health – Preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr