Patient Safety Specialist

Thecarolinacenter; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan

401(K) with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

A Behavioral Health Center in Greer, SC is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care and support activities of daily living. Ideal candidates will possess communication skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include patient monitoring, crisis intervention, and maintaining safety within a therapeutic environment. Competitive compensation and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school level reading and writing skills required.
• Certification as nursing assistant or patient care technician preferred.
• Familiarity with medical and psychological terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of an RN.
• Conduct 15-minute rounds on patients.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Respond to codes and participate in community groups on unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Customer service skills

Basic knowledge of psychology

Telephone etiquette

Medical terminology

Psychology terminology

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Nursing assistant certification

Patient care technician certification

Tools

EKG machine

Blood Pressure Cuff

Job description

Responsibilities

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is currently looking for a Mental Health Technician to join our team of dedicated professionals.

Who We Are

The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health is a 156-bed private behavioral health system located on 13 acres in the Greenville, South Carolina Area. Specializing in psychiatric programs and substance abuse treatments such as detox and rehab, The Carolina Center serves Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and areas throughout South Carolina and western North Carolina. Programs are available at various levels of care to accommodate the severity of every patient’s condition: inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment. To learn more visit: https://thecarolinacenter.com/

Who You Are

It’s the opportunity to make a difference that drives you. It's taking the time to really listen to a patient so you can do your best to help. It's the camaraderie among professionals who push you further than you ever thought you could go. You are as equally diligent and attentive during quiet times as you are in a crisis situation. You are a highly empathetic individual with a high level of emotional and social intelligence. Your satisfaction comes from a patient’s noticeable progress or a sincere word of thanks from your patient's family. It's these experiences that solidify your dedication to helping others.

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a Mental Health Technician who will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention and assistance with activities of daily living. The Mental Health Technician must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including male and female, adolescents and adults as well as dually diagnosed adults.

Summary of Job Duties

To provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. To ensure the safety and well being of these patients and to support the maintenance of therapeutic milieu.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts 15-minute rounds on patients per policy.
• Participate in restraint and seclusion of patients when required.
• Supports facility service excellence standards.
• Give baths to patients and change patient’s briefs, when required.
• Attends mandatory training.
• Help maintain the therapeutic milieu on the unit, including, but not limited to, facilitation of community groups.
• Must respond to all codes.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment • Career development opportunities • Competitive Compensation • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan •401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan • Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

Qualifications at Entry

High school level reading and writing skills. Acceptable oral and written communication skills/ legible handwriting skills. Ability to maintain information as highly confidential. Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills by phone and face to face are critical. Certification as nursing assistant or patient care technician and/or familiarity with medical and psychological terminology preferred. Skills in dealing courteously with the public and other staff within the organization. A basic knowledge of human behavior or principles of psychology will be very useful as well as skills in prioritizing and in managing time.

In the absence of any of these qualifications upon hire, employee must demonstrate the ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within a reasonable time frame via the organization’s orientation and training program.

Machines, Tools, Equipment

Telephone, Shower/Bath, Audio-visual equipment, EKG machine, Thermometer, Refrigerator, Radio, Blood Pressure Cuff, Vitals machine, Housekeeping and supplies, Copy Machine, Physical Restraints, First Aid items, and Shredder.

Physical and Mental Requirement of the Job

Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situation such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner. Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic. Ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another. Must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions. Able to assist in patient restraints and seclusions. Must respond to all codes.

Ability to stop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken work during activities in which they must convey important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly. Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers.

Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force and be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients on the unit and in therapeutic activities. While the worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.