Behavioral Health – Observation Technician

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion; Millcreek Township (PA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion is hiring full-time Observation Techs to work within our dedicated Behavioral Health Team. This role involves providing close observation of patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring a safe and clean environment while maintaining vigilance against patient self-harm.

Ideal candidates will be responsible for documenting observations and notifying staff of any emergencies or self-harm attempts. Join us in delivering quality care in Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania.

Responsabilidades

• Provides close observation of patients under RN supervision.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Alerts staff of any self-harm attempts or emergencies.

Descripción del empleo

LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring full-time Observation Techs to join our Behavioral Health Team.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a RN, provides close observation of patients.
• Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment.
• Is vigilant in the protection of the patient from self harm or falls.
• Maintains on-going observations of patients and documents this observation at least every five minutes.
• Verifies that each patient is breathing and not engaging in any harmful acts.
• Immediately alerts proximate staff of any attempt of self harm or emergency situation while intervening to prevent harmful occurrence.