ED Behavioral Resource Technician

About the role

A Behavioral Resource Technician ("BRT") is responsible for providing safety observation of the patient or patients they are assigned to. The BRT is responsible for observing up to four patients at a time. The BRT's role is to ensure that the patient does nothing to harm themselves or others. The BRT must maintain a safe environment and interact with the patient, family, and staff in a caring professional manner. As a member of the health care team, the BRT will provide care for the patient and may include bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning as assigned. When caring for two or more behavioral patients, minimal patient care is required. The BRT is responsible for reporting any changes in the patient's condition or behavior to the nurse immediately and documenting every 15 minutes during their shift, unless they are assigned to a 1:1 status and are expected to continuously observe the patient. They BRT is expected to prevent elopement, in addition to harm of self or others. This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time. Adheres to system and department compliance policies, and any and all applicable laws and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.