Behavioral Health Technician - Mercy STL - Full Time - Nights
Core
Provide compassionate, individualized care to patients in a behavioral health setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting their physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
Role type
Behavioral Health Technician (IC)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe therapeutic environments
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Psychiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ADL assistance, vital signs monitoring, de-escalation techniques, incident documentation, patient observation, restraint management, EMR documentation, equipment operation
Preferred skills
Behavioral Health experience, Nurse Assistant Training, healthcare certifications
Technologies
EMR systems, vital signs monitors, blood glucose monitoring devices, EKG machines
Responsibilities
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), observe and document patient condition and behaviors, take and record vital signs, reinforce safety plans, assist with restraint situations, maintain infection control protocols, collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, document care activities in EMR, operate patient care equipment.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC