Safety Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem

NY_SJHSYR10 St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. is seeking a Part-time Aide/Tech II (Behavioral Health) for night shift with per diem as needed. The role involves direct patient care without nursing judgments or medications, and collaborating with the care team at St.

Joseph's Health and Trinity Health. Requirements include a High School diploma, 2 years healthcare experience, customer service and strong communication skills, plus BLS/CPR and First Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years healthcare related work experience, customer service and strong communication skills preferred.
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
• Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Performs tasks that do not require nursing judgments or administration of medications.
• Assists patients with ADLs as needed, obtains vital signs, completes 15-minute safety checks, ensures unit is stocked and clean, and monitors patients and visitors for safety.
• Performs tasks as delegated to by the assigned RN, including phlebotomy draws, obtaining EKGs, blood glucose testing, and assisting with patient care and transfer.
• Promotes safety of patients, self and others, identifies escalating behaviors early on and works to diffuse the situation, and promotes a restraint-free environment; assists with emergency safety situations including restraint application, seclusion, Code G/Code M responses and 1:1 Safety watches.
• Adheres to hospital standards of care and practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

BLS/CPR certification

First Aid training

Tools

PC applications

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Night Shift Description: Per Diem as needed. INITIAL TRAINING IS DURING THE DAY POSITION TITLE: Aide/Tech II (Behavioral Health)

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, St. Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Performs tasks that do not require nursing judgements or administration of medications.
• Duties include, but not limited to: assisting patients with ADLs as needed, obtaining vital signs, completing 15-minute safety checks, ensuring unit is properly stocked and clean, and monitoring patients and visitors to ensure safety.
• Responsible for performing tasks as delegated to by the assigned RN, including but not limited to: phlebotomy draws, obtaining EKGs, completing blood glucose testing, assisting with patient care and transfer utilizing appropriate assistive devices, and administrative tasks as needed.
• Additional responsibilities include promoting the safety of patients, self and others, identifying escalating behaviors early on and working to diffuse the situation, and working to promote a restraint free environment. Assisting with emergency safety situations including restraint application, seclusion, Code G/Code M responses and 1:1 Safety watches.
• Is accountable for the patient care they deliver. Adheres to St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center standards of care and practice.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Minimum of 2 years healthcare related work experience, customer service and strong communication skills preferred. Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. Completes population specific competency annually on populations served as identified in scope of care and service.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Use moderately complex patient care devices and medical equipment. Actively use a specific application of a personal computer Current BLS/CPR certification required and First Aid training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS:

Office/Clinical Setting. Exposure Class I.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Heavy work (Over 50lbs): requires standing, lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying for long periods of time. Must have the visual and auditory acuity adequate to perform observations and patient care.

PAY RANGE:

Pay Range: $19.00 - $23.50 Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

OUR COMMITMENT

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org.