Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician - Inpatient Psychiatric - Per Diem
Department: PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee, the Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care. Provides a clean, safe environment, maintains equipment and supplies. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Core Job Responsibilities
+ Orients new patients to the unit
+ Records and processes patient belongings on admission and at discharge
+ Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN on any changes
+ Monitors patient's compliance with pre and post procedure instructions under the supervision of a RN
+ Continuously observes patient behavior, mental status and activities. Notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences
Department: PSYCHIATRIC UNIT
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or designee, the Behavioral Health Technician provides direct and indirect patient care. Provides a clean, safe environment, maintains equipment and supplies. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Core Job Responsibilities
+ Orients new patients to the unit
+ Records and processes patient belongings on admission and at discharge
+ Performs and records patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN on any changes
+ Monitors patient's compliance with pre and post procedure instructions under the supervision of a RN
+ Continuously observes patient behavior, mental status and activities. Notifies RN of any changes or unusual occurrences
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