Behavioral Health Technician- Emergency Department, Per Diem Variable

About the role

Performs routine patient care duties to include observation, monitoring and recording changes in patient's condition, obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, providing emotional support and care under the direction of a nurse, and facilitates groups Assists with performing contraband searches; inventory of patient's personal belongings. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Serves as resource for medical staff, nursing staff, security, and other Behavioral Health Technicians. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Provides care to the patients in a manner that promotes safety, protects patient rights, preserves patient dignity, provides comfort and is conducive to a positive therapeutic environment Assists with new admissions including, but not limited to, conducting contraband searches, orientating patient to room and environment, obtaining vital signs and securing patient belongings in designated area Assists with transfers and discharges to include, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs and gathering patient belongings Obtaining and monitoring vital signs, obtain patient weight and report abnormalities to nurse Assists patients with activities of daily living, (personal hygiene, and toileting if necessary) Assists with therapeutic holds, restraints, and seclusion procedures after completing NCI Training Assess patients through play and group activities, report abnormal findings to nurse Assists with Q-15-minute rounding and video, visual constant and touch constant observation, monitoring and documentation as directed by nurse Assists with documentation of intake and output and graphing of vital signs as directed Facilitates Therapeutic Community Meeting and Wrap-up as assigned Participates in educational and performance improvement initiatives Actively participates in cost containment Other duties as assigned