Safety Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem
Position Summary
Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Performs tasks that do not require nursing judgements or administration of medications. Duties include, but not limited to: assisting patients with ADLs as needed, obtaining vital signs, completing 15-minute safety checks, ensuring unit is properly stocked and clean, and monitoring patients and visitors to ensure safety.
Responsible for performing tasks as delegated to by the assigned RN, including but not limited to: phlebotomy draws, obtaining EKGs, completing blood glucose testing, assisting with patient care and transfer utilizing appropriate assistive devices, and administrative tasks as needed.
Additional responsibilities include promoting the safety of patients, self and others, identifying escalating behaviors early on and working to diffuse the situation, and working to promote a restraint free environment. Assisting with emergency safety situations including restraint application, seclusion, Code G/Code M responses and 1:1 Safety watches.
Additional Responsibilities
Assisting with emergency safety situations including restraint application, seclusion, Code G/Code M responses and 1:1 Safety watches.
Promotes Safety
Promotes the safety of patients, self and others, identifies escalating behaviors early on and works to diffuse the situation, and works to promote a restraint free environment.
Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements
Use moderately complex patient care devices and medical equipment. Actively use a specific application of a personal computer.
Physical Demands
Heavy work (Over 50lbs): requires standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying for long periods of time. Must have the visual and auditory acuity adequate to perform observations and patient care.
Pay Range
Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.50 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.