Behavioral Resource Technician (BRT)- Part-Time

700 Baystate Noble Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage

PTO package

Tuition support

Continuing education

Retirement plan match

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Behavioral Resource Technician to join Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. The role is part-time with 24 hours per week on the 1st shift (7:00 am–7:30 pm) and includes every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities include safety observation, caring for patients, and reporting changes to the nurse. Requires high school diploma, 1 year of patient care, CPI within 6 months, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of relevant patient care experience required.
• 2 years' experience in behavioral health preferred.
• Experience in settings like group homes or as a paraprofessional is acceptable.
• CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider required.
• CPI training/credential required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safety observation of the patient(s) assigned.
• Maintain a safe environment and interact with patient, family, and staff in a caring, professional manner.
• Assist with patient care tasks such as bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning as assigned.
• Report changes in patient condition or behavior to the nurse and document every 15 minutes during shift.
• Demonstrate competency for one-to-one observation of patients per the suicide care policy.
• Remain awake and alert during all duty periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Behavioral health experience

CPI within 6 months

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center is looking for a Behavioral Resource Technician (BRT) to join our team in Springfield, MA!

SCHEDULE: Part-time, 24 hours/week 1st shift, 12-hours shifts, 7am-7:30pm Every other weekend and rotating holidays

LOCATION: Baystate Medical Center Springfield, MA

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide safety observation of the patient or patients they are assigned to.
• Maintain a safe environment and interact with the patient, family, and staff in a caring professional manner.
• Provide care for the patient and may include bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning as assigned.
• Reporting any changes in the patient's condition or behavior to the nurse immediately and documenting every 15 minutes during their shift.
• Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on the care of the suicidal patient policy.
• Staff providing patient safety observation must remain awake and alert at all times.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 years of relevant patient care experience required.
• 2 years' experience working with behavioral health patient preferred.
• This experience could include but is not limited to working with behavioral health patients, direct patient care, patients in a group home setting, experience as a paraprofessional, or has successfully worked in a BRT Apprentice Role for 1 year.
• Experience as a direct health care provider, previous psych sitter, CNA, MA HHA or PCA CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider required.
• CPI required within 6 months of employment.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
• Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
• Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
• Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
• Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
• Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits
• Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance
• Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations

Education

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications

Approved Workplace Safety and De-escalation Training – Baystate Health, Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

Compensation Note

The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum $17.01 - $19.55 - $22.81

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health (BH) is one of New England's leading and largest integrated health care organizations, serving a population of nearly one million people throughout western New England. With roots dating back to the founding of Springfield City Hospital in 1873, Baystate Health has been providing high-quality and compassionate health care in western Massachusetts for more than 145 years. With more than 12,000 employees, a medical staff of nearly 3,100 physicians, and a net patient service revenue of more than $1.4 billion, the ever-growing health system includes five Massachusetts hospitals and the Baystate Mary Lane Outpatient Center in Ware: Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Baystate Children's Hospital (located at Baystate Medical Center) Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield