Behavioral Health Tech

Tenet Healthcare; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

HSA & FSA

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital seeks a patient care support role to assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support licensed staff. You will work closely with nurses to ensure patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced setting.

The role offers opportunities to float to other units, engage in patient care planning, and contribute to a compassionate care team with healthcare benefits and development options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good therapeutic communication skills required.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, CPI certification within orientation.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; hospital patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately checks patient’s blood sugar and documents results as ordered.
• Obtains vital signs appropriate for patient’s age and condition.
• Performs ADLs on all patients assigned including oral care and assisting with feedings when indicated.
• Documents all patient data in chart within a timely manner.
• Communicates therapeutically with patients in one-to-one situations and focuses on goals.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.

At Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Nurse, performs sub-professional duties including providing patient care to meet the needs of activities of daily living; operation and maintenance of equipment. Takes and records vital signs and I/Os. Assists licensed staff and physicians as directed within approved standards. Performs other related duties as directed. Assumes the responsibility for meeting the basic needs of all patients assigned. Provides care to a patient population ranging from infant to geriatric, unless otherwise indicated. Works collaboratively with the health care team, is customer focused and strives to meet unit and hospital goals. Provides quality care according to established practice standards and guidelines for the area(s) assigned. Must be willing/able to float to other (comparable) nursing units, as requested/needed. Functions as an active member of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team under the direction and supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities

• Accurately checks patient’s blood sugar and documents results as ordered (all values are correctly reported to attending nurse)
• Obtains vital signs appropriately based on patient’s age and condition. Reports abnormal findings immediately to attending or charge nurse
• Performs ADLs on all patients assigned including oral care and assisting with feedings when indicated.
• Documents all patient data in chart within a timely manner (vitals, weight, I/Os)
• Communicates therapeutically with patients in one-to-one situations and focuses on goals and objectives listed in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Experience: Good therapeutic communication skills required.
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required, must be obtained within 7 days of hire.
    • CPI certification required within orientation period.
• Preferred:
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience: Relevant patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred

Organization Description

Piedmont Medical Network has served the community of York County and beyond for more than 30 years. Piedmont Medical Network - Rock Hill Hospital is a 288-bed facility that has advanced equipment and experienced healthcare staff catering to the diverse needs of the community it serves. Services include preventive care, advanced heart and stroke care, maternity care and a Level III NICU. Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital opened in 2022 with 100-beds, advanced technology and a compassionate care team. The new hospital features a 24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, Medical/Surgical Unit, and a wide array of Surgical Services and Women's Services.

At Piedmont Medical Network, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of the community. Join our team! Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.