Behavioral Health - Psych Tech - Adolescent - 7P

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical,

Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Résumé du poste

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Psych Tech to provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following physicians' orders and approved care standards.

Responsibilities include recording intake/output and ADLs, performing phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, FSBS testing and POC testing after certification, and assisting with bathing and meals while communicating observations to the nurse to support care planning.

Qualifications

• Performs designated patient care under licensed nurse supervision per orders.
• Office charting of intake/output and ADLs per standards.
• Must obtain certification for phlebotomy and POC testing.
• Communicates observations to the nurse to aid care planning.

Responsabilités

• Provides patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Performs phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs and POC testing after certification.
• Assists with bathing, meals and daily living activities as needed.
• Records graphics, intake/output and ADL data accurately in the system.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and the care team.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

12-lead EKG

ADL documentation

Patient care

Formation

CNA or medical certification

Description du poste

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Psych Tech provides a variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for assigned patients.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provides designated patient care to assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with physicians' orders and in conformance with approved patient care standards; as well as, recording graphics, intake and output, and ADL's in the computer and flow sheet accurately.
• Obtain instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing procedures or practices; as well as, performing specified patient care activities based on previously acquired nursing skills with consultation and notification of the licensed nurse responsible for patient. This may include incontinent care and assisting with bathing and meals.
• Performs patient care activities within limits of position--does NOT administer any medication or therapy; does NOT assume independent responsibility for any patient. Performs phlebotomy, 12 lead EKGs, FSBS testing, POC testing after obtaining certification and completing necessary training.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with patients and their families based on sensitivity to the psychosocial needs of patient and reports objective relevant observations to the licensed nurse to assist in care-planning.
• Knowledgeable of the usual and stable baseline conditions (both physical and mental) of the specific patient population in which they are employed and institute appropriate nursing interventions that might be required to stabilize a patient's condition and/or prevent complications.

Utilizes equipment in the provision of patient care services, adapting equipment usage to the age and general condition of the patient, as indicated; as well as, assisting in the cleaning, sanitation and tracking of all equipment and supplies used in the unit and adheres to all guidelines regarding use of cleaning products.