Behavior Health Technician - Denver CARES (Full Time/Part Time, Days/Nights)

About the role

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Behavior Health Technician - Denver CARES (Full Time/Part Time, Days/Nights) to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions, discharges, transfers and appropriate documentation.
• Obtains vital signs on assigned adolescent adult, and geriatric patients.
• Collections laboratory specimens on assigned patients as directed by RN staff (25%).
• Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transporting patients from one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, blood products, medications and other hospital/medical items to the requested departments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system to transport items, including blood products and medications, to and from the tube and the desired location (25%).
• Differentiates normal from abnormal findings and reports abnormal values or conditions to the RN (20%).
• Ensures confidentiality of patient information by creating and maintaining a secure and trusting environment by not sharing information learned on the job, except when necessary in the performance of the job responsibilities or to improve a patient’s care (10%).
• Promotes positive interpersonal (customer) relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. Treats these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications (10%).
• Adheres to, complies with and demonstrates support for the mission and values of Denver Health. Supports and adheres to the Denver Health Values of Trust, Respect, & Excellence. Adheres to Denver Health and departmental attendance guidelines (10%).

Requirements

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years’ experience in the field or related area preferred or an equivalent combination required

Qualifications

Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sensitivity in dealing with the psychiatric patient population which requires very specific communication skills as directed by the plan of care and ability to deal with milieu management.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Skill in assisting patients with daily activities.
• Human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain clinic competency.
• Ability to observe and document the patient’s behavior.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Basic MS Office suite.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
• 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
• Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Comprehensive health coverage
• Nationally recognized well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer