Night Behavioral Health Tech, Post-Surgical Unit

University of Michigan Health-West; Wyoming (MI); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Post-Surgical Unit on the night shift. The role provides continual patient observation under RN supervision, ensuring patient safety and assisting with activities of daily living.

The position emphasizes infection prevention, confidentiality, and effective communication with the nursing team. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and mobility, documenting care, and maintaining

Qualificações

• Ability to communicate appropriately to staff and patients
• Knowledgeable of infection prevention including hand hygiene and standard precautions
• Demonstrates knowledge of and respect for patient rights and confidentiality
• Basic computer operation skills
• Completion of behavioral health education/training within 90 days of hire

Responsabilidades

• Patient Safety: Continuously observe patients and report behavior changes, problems or difficulties to nursing staff in a timely and effective manner.
• Activity and Comfort: Assist with activity and provide for comfort, including bed making and patient transfers.
• Hygiene: Assist with hygiene activities and bathing.
• Nutrition: Set up trays and assist with feeding as ordered.
• Elimination: Assist with bedpans/urinals and documentation.
• Equipment: Use equipment and supplies safely and appropriately.
• Infection Prevention: Maintain hand hygiene and standard precautions.
• Documentation: Document care given and observations.
• Communication: Report observations to the RN and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Orientation: Complete department core competencies.
• Miscellaneous: Read to patients, reorient, and support a clean, safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Infection prevention

Confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Patient safety awareness

Formação académica

High School diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University of Michigan Health-West is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for the Post-Surgical Unit on the night shift. The role provides continual patient observation under RN supervision, ensuring patient safety and assisting with activities of daily living.

The position emphasizes infection prevention, confidentiality, and effective communication with the nursing team. Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, elimination, and mobility, documenting care, and maintaining