Behavioral Health – Psych Tech – Children’s Unit – 7A

Search Results; Beaumont (TX); Sur place; USD 27 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus Potential

Résumé du poste

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Psych Tech to assist with patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. You will document vital signs, intake/output, and activities in the electronic flow sheets and assist with activities of daily living.

The role emphasizes teamwork, compassionate communication, and adherence to care plans, with opportunities to perform phlebotomy, EKGs, and point-of-care testing after training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–6 months of related patient-care experience preferred or required.
• CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire; TO within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Provides designated patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Record graphics, intake/output, and ADLs in the computer and flow sheet.
• Perform phlebotomy, 12 lead EKGs, FSBS testing, and POC testing after training.
• Communicate observations to the licensed nurse to assist in care planning.
• Utilize equipment and assist with cleaning, sanitation, and tracking of supplies.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR/BLS within 30 days

TO within 90 days of hire

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.

Essential Job Duties

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.

Required Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

1-6 months of related experience

Required License/Certifications

TO within 90 days of hire

CPR/BLS within 30 days of hire