Acute Behavioral Health Tech — Compassionate Care

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Student loan program

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech with no degree to support patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include observation rounds, group activities, safety, and documentation as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires current BLS and training in infection control, with opportunities for professional development within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• 1. Skills Day.
• 2. Maintain current BLS.
• 3. Handle with Care certification current.
• 4. Attends 80% of departmental staff meetings.
• 5. Attends required in-service trainings.
• 6. Demonstrate proper Infection Control procedures by consistently using standard precautions.
• 7. Presents a neat, professional appearance consistent with the hospital dress code.
• 8. Complies with local, state, federal and JC standards and guidelines.
• 9. Adheres to safety policy and procedures to promote safe work practices.
• 10. Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures specific to position/department.
• 11. Maintains proper boundaries when interacting with patients and their families and co-workers.
• 12. Seeks direction or clarification from Supervisor when necessary.
• 13. Treats patients with respect according to patient rights and responsibilities.
• 14. Communicates in a positive, compassionate and professional manner with patients, staff and visitors.
• 15. Checks all mail and correspondence and responds to requests in a timely manner.
• 16. Demonstrates “cultural competence” by awareness of cultural differences and the impact of one’s own personal and professional values and attitudes (i.e., biases, transference and counter transference issues) on the values and attitudes of others, and willingness to adjust to the cultural differences of patients and families, and co-worker when working with them.
• 17. Complies with hospital attendance policy.

Education

EMT Certification

Medical Assistant Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Behavioral Health Tech with no degree to support patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include observation rounds, group activities, safety, and documentation as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires current BLS and training in infection control, with opportunities for professional development within UHS and its subsidiaries.