Behavioral Health Tech: Compassionate Patient Care Aide

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, 

Vision

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc. invites applicants for the Psych Tech role to support patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses.

You will perform designated procedures, document measurements, and support the care team in a compassionate setting. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, FSBS, and POC testing after certification, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Provides designated patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse per physicians' orders.
• Communicates patient needs and observations effectively to the licensed nurse.
• Performs select patient care activities and basic procedures as trained and instructed.
• Knowledge of baseline patient conditions and appropriate nursing interventions to prevent complications.

Responsibilities

• Provides designated patient care to assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse per physicians' orders.
• Records intake/output and ADLs in computer and flow sheet accurately.
• Performs phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, FSBS, and POC testing after required certification.
• Communicates with patients and families and reports observations to the licensed nurse.
• Adheres to care standards and follows guidelines for equipment use and sanitation.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy (certified)

12-lead EKGs

FSBS testing

Communication with patients/families

Job description

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Inc. invites applicants for the Psych Tech role to support patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses.

You will perform designated procedures, document measurements, and support the care team in a compassionate setting. Responsibilities include phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, FSBS, and POC testing after certification, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork.