Safety Technician / Psychiatry / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

Catawba Valley Medical Center provides comprehensive, accessible healthcare services in the Catawba Valley. As the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, we aim to heal and comfort patients, promote a healthier community, and ensure access to healthcare for all who need it—regardless of their ability to pay.

We are accredited by the American College of Surgeons as a Comprehensive Community Cancer Center and hold a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Catawba Valley Medical Center has been recognized as a Women's Choice Award winner for America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years.

Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare every time. We offer a wide array of medical specialties, including a skilled nursing team and providers trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness. Our hospital currently has 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area.

We strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology. We also work closely with a vast healthcare network to ensure seamless communication between local physicians, medical specialists, and our hospital.

Summary of Performance Expectations

Provides non-nursing safety and security appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating principles of therapeutic verbal and physical intervention. Able to develop constructive and cooperative relationships with others, and maintain them over time. Demonstrates ability to maintain composure and control of emotions and avoid aggressive behavior, even in difficult and high stress situations.

Education And Credentials

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.
• Crisis Intervention Certification within one month of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.

About Us

As Catawba Valley Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare. Our mission is to heal and comfort patients, promote a healthier community, and ensure access to healthcare for all who need it—regardless of their ability to pay.