Behavioral Health Safety Technician

Responsibilities

• Provides daily services involving basic care for patients
• Answers the telephone and intercom
• Provides 1:1 supervision for patients with high risk of assaultive/aggressive/suicidal behaviors
• Performs a variety of clerical duties and clinical tasks as well as other assigned unit duties
• Fulfills responsibilities under the direction and supervision of the RN
• Follows the individual treatment plan and program rules in the provision of care
• Uses computer and software programs with proficiency
• Uses accurate medical terminology
• Follows Code Procedures
• Operates unit communication equipment
• Calls staff as directed
• Transports patients
• Initiates and maintains records and reports
• Organizes and maintains medical record in accordance with universal chart order, thins charts and prepares discharged medical record for timely pickup
• Initiates work orders
• Posts reports on charts
• Strict adherence to Infection Control Policy with specific emphasis on hand hygiene
• Collaborates with other disciplines to coordinate care
• Uses appropriate resources – Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Directors, Administrative Coordinator, Pharmacy, etc.
• Demonstrates good time management by having no unjustified overtime
• Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime and incidental overtime
• Complies with attendance policy

Qualifications

• Minimum education required: High school diploma, or equivalent
• Minimum experience preferred: 1 year experience in an acute or long-term health care setting
• Licensure and Certification: BLS