Behavioral Health Tech - Pediatrics - Nights

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Tech for their Pediatrics unit during night shifts. This role involves using behavioral interventions and technical skills to support the patient care team while ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to providing excellent patient care. Join a team that values compassion and teamwork, and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being both at work and at home.

Benefits

PTO

401(k)

Medical Plans

Dental Plans

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Basic Life Support certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in identifying patients’ problems and needs.
• Monitors patients’ progress and communicates behavior changes.
• Facilitates therapeutic activities and maintains a safe environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Emergency Response

Computer Skills

Crisis Intervention Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title: Behavioral Health Tech - Pediatrics - Nights Department: Safety Attendants Job Description:

General Description:

Under direct supervision of the Charge RN and Program Manager will utilize behavioral interventions, medical and technical skills to provide support to the patient care team.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Assists in identifying patients’ problems, needs, and strengths.
• Assists in providing treatment plan to patient based on observations of patients’ behavior; and provide input into discharge planning.
• Participates in implementing patients’ treatment plan by monitoring patients’ progress; and communicates information regarding patients’ behavior to other members of the team.
• Detects and identifies unsafe environmental conditions and patient behaviors.
• Facilitates patients in therapeutic activities.
• Monitors patients in clinical and medical therapies.
• Monitors, engages in and promotes a safe patient milieu.
• Continuous monitoring of the therapeutic environment for safety concerns.
• Assists patients in carrying out activities of daily living; such as hygiene needs that can include showering and toileting
• Accompanies and transports patients.
• Takes/records blood pressures, temperatures, pulse and weighs patients.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Collects specimens as directed.
• Completes annual NCI and behavioral health specific training modules
• Takes emergency actions as required.
• Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition or behavior to RN.
• Assists with admission, discharge and transfer process.
• Transports patients to and from various treatment areas within the hospital when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
• Keeps the patient’s room in clean and orderly condition; makes beds, replaces soiled linen.
• Assists in restocking rooms with supplies and equipment as directed.
• Duties may be performed for one patient or more than one patient.
• When assigned to one patient as a safety attendant (1:1 assignment), provides care, observes the patient and remains within 3 feet of the patient at all times with constant visual monitoring.
• Restores and maintains a safe and secure environment by implementing measures under NCI.
• Intervenes with NCI during patient episodes of aggressive and potentially violent behavior causing risk of harm to self or other patients on the unit.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience in a healthcare setting required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training required within 3 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work with others as a team to ensure quality patient care.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and good interpersonal skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations.
• Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. Knowledge of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI).

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