Behavioral Health Technician

sanford; Thief River Falls (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a psychiatric care support role to contribute to the care and safety of patients under supervision. The position involves group activities, basic health care assistance, and supportive patient care across daily living tasks.

Responsibilities include aiding transfers, assisting with meals, and following licensed staff guidance. Candidates should be capable of learning patient care concepts and medical terminology in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must have good human relations and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse.
• Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups for leisure, socialization, exercise, stress management and relaxation skills.
• Assist with daily living activities and basic health care needs.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning and walking using proper techniques and equipment.
• Assist with food preparation and dining to create a positive dining experience.
• May collect samples of blood and other fluids after appropriate training.

Skills

Communication skills

Follow procedures

Basic patient care knowledge

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

12 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Compensation

Salary Range: $16.50 - $25.50

Union Position

No

Summary

Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders.

Job Description

Assists in leading groups, including groups for leisure or socialization, exercise, stress management and relaxation skills, daily living skill building, and art therapy. May provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the patient in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment. May completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. May collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients after completing appropriate laboratory training. Must have good human relations and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed clinical staff. Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.

Qualifications

• Must have good human relations and communication skills.
• Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse.
• Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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