Behavioral Health Tech

Touchette-Regional-Hospital; Cahokia Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, IL seeks a Behavioral Health Tech (Night Tech/CNA) to support nursing staff in meeting biopsychosocial needs as part of the treatment team.

The role requires providing direct patient care, monitoring vital signs, documenting client information, and assisting with safety and de-escalation as directed. A high school diploma is required; BLS certification within 6 months is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in a health care or related setting required.
• Certification not required.
• BLS certification within 6 months of employment.
• Crisis de-escalation certification annually or as recommended by leadership.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care activities as directed by the licensed nursing staff.
• Assumes responsibility for clients assigned.
• Communicates client status and any changes in condition to Charge nurse in a timely manner.
• Responds promptly and cooperatively to direction given by licensed staff.
• Records client information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Takes and records vital signs and glucose testing including quality controls.
• Records clients’ food intake, output, hours of sleep as appropriate.
• Monitors clients and documents according to risk precautions.
• Maintains a safe environment monitoring for contraband.
• Attends in-services, training, and meetings as required.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
• Adheres to staffing and scheduling policy and overtime rules.
• Follows chain of command resolving issues.
• Maintains an active role in customer service.
• Precepts and trains other employees as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years healthcare experience

BLS certification within 6 months

Crisis de-escalation certification

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

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Behavioral Health Tech

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2096

Salary Range: $17.42 To $26.13 Hourly

(This position is for a certified CNA)

Job Summary: Full-time, Night Tech/CNA

To assist nursing staff in meeting the clients’ biopsychosocial, developmental, spiritual, and cultural needs while functioning as an integral part of the treatment team.

Functions and Duties:

• Provides direct patient care activities as directed by the licensed nursing staff in accordance with defined departmental and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for clients assigned.
• Communicates client status and any changes in condition to Charge nurse in a timely manner.
• Responds promptly and cooperatively to direction given by licensed staff.
• Records client information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Takes and records client's blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and capillary blood glucose testing including quality controls. Informs nurse of abnormal results immediately.
• Records clients’ food intake, output, hours of sleep, as appropriate.
• Monitors clients and documents appropriately according to risk precaution level.
• Maintains a safe environment monitoring continuously for any harmful contraband.
• Attends in-services, training, and meetings as required.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings.
• Adheres to staffing and scheduling policy (to include use of overtime),
• Follows chain of command resolving any issues or problems identified.
• Maintains an active role in maintaining customer service.
• Precepts and trains other employees as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years experience in a health care or related setting required.
• Certification not required.
• Obtains and maintains basic life support (BLS) certification within 6 months of employment.
• Obtains and renews annually or as recommended by departmental leadership crisis de-escalation certification.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (mask, gown, gloves) when required.
• Requires grasping and reaching with hands/arms.
• Ability to lift up to, but not limited to 25 pounds when assisting clients, turning clients or assisting client with activities.
• Requires bending, stooping, and walking.
• Requires good body mechanics to prevent injury.