Health Care Tech - Inpatient Behavioral Health - 0.9FTE - 7P-7A

Health Care Tech - Inpatient Behavioral Health - 0.9FTE - 7P-7AThis website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics about our visitors both on this website. To find out more, see our Privacy Policy.### Health Care Tech - Inpatient Behavioral Health - 0.9FTE - 7P-7AApply: Main Facility: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R26\\_0000000762**The Broadlawns Medical Center** campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!The Healthcare Technician (HCT) reports to the Inpatient Behavioral Health Director and assists nurses in performing tasks related to basic patient care needs. **HOURS**Full-time reduced, 7P-7A## ## ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES## 1. Provides basio care to patients of all ages, as assigned, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN).## 2. Communicates patient observations, behaviors, and information related to the plan of care to the RN or Provider in a timely manner## 3. Responds to medical emergencies to perform initial basic life support interventions (CPR) and bohavioral health emergencies to maintain patient safety and use de-escalation techniques under the direction of an RN or Provider.## 4.Performs unit-specific skills which may include, but is not limited to, obtaining, reporting, and documentation of the patient condition, vital signs, height & weight, patient behaviors, Point of Care (POC) testing (blood glucose monitoring, hemoccult, urine pregnancy, efc.), obtaining specimens, and performing venipuncture.## 5. Maintains awareness, monitoring, safety procedures, and reporting of patients who demonstrate escalating, aggressive or dangerous behavior.## 6. Prepares for patient care activity by answerling phones and restocking supplies in patient rooms and/or other care areas.## 7. Performs periodic assessment and equipment checks of patient care equipment such as defibrillators and supplies included in## 8. emergency response carts. Assists in admission and discharge procedures for patients of all ages, inoluding assisting patients to and from personal vehicles.## 9. Adheres to specific Infection Prevention practices including Standard Precautions and Isolation practices when applicable.## 10. Records information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) in accordance with established standards,## 11. Maintains a clean and safe environment in the nursing unit and adheres to safety rules and regulations.## 12. Transports patients of all ages for necessary tests or treatments, as needed.## 13. Assists in identifying patient and family needs based on age-specific data. 14. Implements provider's orders as directed by the RN or Provider.## 15. Assists health care team members with exams or procedures within boundaries ofjob scope of service.## 16. Performs other related duties as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS** * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Completion of Basic Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course (75 hours minimum) or successful completion of a workplace-based or military training program that provides the education and training necessary to perform Health Care Technician duties in an acute care setting, as approved by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) or Associate Vice President (AVP) of Nursing. * Ability to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification throughout employment. **Work Shift**7p-7a (United States of America)**Benefits (FT/PT)*** Retirement - IPERS* Education Assistance* Employee Health & Wellness* PTO* Free Parking* Health Insurance* Supplemental Insurance* 529 College Savings Plan* And more!*Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer* #J-18808-Ljbffr Broadlawns