Behavioral Health Tech: Patient Care & Phlebotomy

Search Results; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched retirement plan

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Bonus potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Psych Tech to deliver compassionate patient care under supervision and assist licensed nurses in established procedures. You will record graphics, intake/output, and activities while ensuring accuracy in patient flow sheets.

The role requires 0–6 months related experience and a High School diploma; training for phlebotomy and EKGs is provided. Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement matching are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-6 months of related experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas is seeking a Psych Tech to deliver compassionate patient care under supervision and assist licensed nurses in established procedures. You will record graphics, intake/output, and activities while ensuring accuracy in patient flow sheets.

The role requires 0–6 months related experience and a High School diploma; training for phlebotomy and EKGs is provided. Competitive benefits, paid time off, and retirement matching are offered.