Safety Technician / Psychiatry / Full-Time / Days / 7a-7p EOW

Catawba Valley Health System; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center seeks a safety and security professional to provide non-nursing safety and security for patients, using therapeutic verbal and physical intervention. The role emphasizes calm conduct, building cooperative relationships, and sustained composure in stressful moments.

Candidates should be prepared to complete required certifications within specified timeframes and contribute to a secure, compassionate hospital environment in the Hickory area.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BCLS certification must be obtained within three months of hire date.
• Crisis Intervention Certification required within one month and renewed bi-annually first year, then annually.

Responsibilities

• Provides non-nursing safety and security appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating therapeutic verbal and physical intervention.
• Maintains composure and control of emotions; avoids aggressive behavior even in high-stress situations.
• Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with others and maintains them over time.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Emotional self-control

Relationship building

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BCLS certification (American Heart Association)

Crisis Intervention Certification

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Provides non-nursing safety and security appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating principles of therapeutic verbal and physical intervention. Able to develop constructive and cooperative relationships with others, and maintain them over time.

Job Description

Provides non-nursing safety and security appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating principles of therapeutic verbal and physical intervention. Able to develop constructive and cooperative relationships with others, and maintain them over time.

Demonstrates ability to maintain composure and control of emotions and avoid aggressive behavior, even in difficult and high stress situations.

Education And Credentials

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required within three months of employment date.
• Crisis Intervention Certification within one month of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.

Work Experience

Required

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

Preferred

One or more years of related experience in psychiatry or related human service field.

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region's largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region's only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women's Choice Award winner for America's Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.