ED Behavioral Health Zone C-Behavioral Health Technician-40hr-Days

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to the Registered Nurse during the intake/admission process for behavioral/psychiatric patients.
• Carries out an inventory of personal items and appropriate wandings of patient/belongings upon arrival.
• Acts as part of the care team, conducting supervised clothing changes.
• Secures as per department standard and returns personal items at the conclusion of the visit.
• Communicates to the team observations of the environment and patient indicators that a patient is escalating or at increased risk for agitation/aggression or harm to self.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining boundaries for patients, families, and staff.
• Serves as a patient care partner as determined by the primary RN assigned to care area and the shift charge RN.
• Supports activities of daily living (ADL) for patients such as bathing, dietary, escorting patient off unit, etc.
• Completes patient documentation as appropriate.
• Obtains vital signs/weights as delegated by Registered Nurse.
• In the absence of patients in Zone C, may support the main ED triage function as assigned by the charge nurse.
• Assists with the application and removal of physical restraints when directed to apply by the attending medical provider or primary nurse.
• Collaborates as a member of the care team to contribute to the safe level of observations, develop and implement an individualized care plan as part of the care team, hold patients accountable for limits and boundaries as developed by the team, effectively utilize de-escalation techniques, assist with procedural holds as directed by MD, Provider and/or RN, and obtain and test specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine, pharyngeal swabs, etc.; 1 and 2 step point of care tests).
• Rounds continuously to observe for and early intervene in escalating situations.
• Maintains the environment of care.
• Completes daily safety checks and restocking functions (equipment, restraints, supplies).
• Participates in post-restraint huddle.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience Required: Minimum of one year (1) experience in pediatric emergency department or psychiatric/behavioral health unit.
• Licenses and Certifications Required: BLS CPR for Healthcare provider, required upon hire and maintained current at all times; Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained current at all times.

About Us

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members. At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.