Behavioral Resource Technician Per Diem

Baystate Medical Center; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Resource Technician to join their Emergency Department Team. This role involves providing compassionate care to patients, ensuring their safety, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in patient care, particularly with behavioral health patients. The position offers flexible per diem hours, allowing for work-life balance while contributing to a vital healthcare service. Join a team that values dignity, respect, and community engagement in delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation

Earned Time Off

Continuing Education Support

403b Retirement Company Match

529 College Savings Plan

Free Money Coach Advice

Insurance Options

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant patient care experience required.
• CPR certification through American Heart Association required.
• CPI certification required within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous observation of assigned patients.
• Document patient status every 15 minutes.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Behavioral Health Experience

Communication Skills

Crisis Prevention

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Behavioral Resource Technician Per Diem

Apply locations Palmer, Massachusetts time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R35852

ED Behavioral Resource Technician at Baystate Wing Hospital

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Behavioral Health Department, is looking for a per diem Behavioral Resource Technician to join our Emergency Department Team in Palmer, MA.

Resume required with application

SCHEDULE:

• per diem hours for department needs and availability
• Nights 7p-7:30a (12-hour shifts)

LOCATION:

• Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, MA

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE PER DIEM

• Excellent Compensation
• Earned Time off
• Continuing education support
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Wellbeing programs that include. but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• 1 year of relevant patient care experience (required). Prefer 2 years working with behavioral health patients.
  • 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

For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers. All correspondence can be directed to recruiter:

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Summary:

A Behavioral Resource Technician ("BRT") is responsible for providing continuous observation of the patient or patients they are assigned to. The BRT's role is to ensure that the patient does nothing to harm themselves or others. The BRT must maintain a safe environment and interact with the patient, family, and staff in a caring professional manner. As a member of the health care team, the BRT will provide care for the patient and may include bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, and repositioning as assigned. The BRT is responsible for reporting any changes in the patient’s condition or behavior to the nurse immediately and documenting every 15 minutes during their shift. This description covers the essential functions of the position.

The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time. The preferred candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience working with patients or clients with behavioral health diagnoses.

Job Responsibilities:

1) Provides Age-Appropriate Care To Patients

Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups child through older adult: Children, Adolescents, Adult, Geriatric

2) Develops And Maintains Good Human Relations Skills.

Introduces self by name to the patient, PCT, and RN, 100% of the time. Consistently displays a respectful, empathetic, and caring attitude toward patients and families 100% of the time. Interacts with other members of the health care team RN, PCT, MD, etc. professionally. Accepts changes in assignments to accommodate the patient’s needs.

Accepts constructive criticism as demonstrated by positive behavioral changes, if indicated.

3) Job Specific Responsibilities

Provides constant observation of the patient/s intervening as necessary to ensure patient safety. Documents patient status every 15 minutes. Independently communicates patient information and observations promptly to the RN. Actively listens to the patient and acts in a caring professional manner.

Provides care for the patient; bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in assisting patients with activities of daily living. Follows directions from the RN regarding limitations and privileges the patient has at all times. Possesses the ability to redirect the patient to a different activity. Possesses the ability to de-escalate a patient and maintain a therapeutic environment. Observes and report any significant occurrences in the patient’s condition and behavior to the RN.

4)Receives report from the RN and off-going BRT when reporting for duty.

Reports off to the RN and on coming BRT 100% of the time. Provides immediate care to maintain the patient's safety.

5)Maintains A Safe Environment For The Patient

Remains with the patient at all times if assigned to constant observation unless relieved by a member of the staff. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in maintaining a safe environment and can identify ligature and safety risks in any environment of care. Accompanies the patient off the unit as directed by the nurse and remains with the patient at all times in these areas. Accompanies patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers to procedures. Reports any safety hazards to the RN. If responsible for two patients the BRT may not leave one patient unattended.

6) Understands the care for specific diagnoses such as suicidal, eating disordered, drug or alcohol withdrawal, PICA, Alzheimer’s, anoxic brain injury, etc.

7)Communicates to patients that they are a high priority even during busy times. Treats patient information as confidential. Displays sensitivity to patients through non-verbal communication. Utilizes body language such as eye contact, smiling, etc., to demonstrate an interest in the patient.

8) Participates in Competency Validations, Educational Activities, and Staff Meetings. Completes all mandatory in-services and web strategies 100% of the time. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Attends annual mandatory validations. Attends all additional programs as required. Continually seeks to improve skill level and knowledge base.

9) Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on the care of the suicidal patient policy this includes always maintaining constant observation of the patient. Staff providing constant observation must remain awake and alert at all times.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Certified Crisis Prevention (within 60 days of hire) - Crisis Prevention Institute

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.

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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