Safety Technician / Psychiatry / Full-Time / Night / 7p-7a

Catawba Valley Health System; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC is seeking a safety and security professional responsible for non-nursing protective measures aligned with patient age groups and therapeutic intervention principles. This role emphasizes building constructive relationships with staff and patients to maintain safety and calm in high-stress situations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, BCLS certification, crisis intervention certification, and on-the-job training.

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.

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 US

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

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.

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

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.