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Cape Fear Valley Health System
Behavioral Health Technician - ED Safety Attendants, Full Time Nights
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$34,978 / year median in North Carolina
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician - ED Safety Attendants, Full Time Nights Cape Fear Valley Health System - 3.2 Fayetteville, NC Job Details Full-time 2 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Computer literacy Writing skills BLS Certification In-person customer service Working with pediatric populations English Patient service High school diploma or GED Experience working with children Adolescents Computer skills CNA Full Job Description Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department ED Safety Attendants Job Family Professional Work Shift Nights (United States of America) Summary Performs routine patient care duties to include observation, monitoring and recording changes in patient's condition, obtaining vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, providing emotional support and care under the direction of a nurse, and facilitates groups Assists with performing contraband searches; inventory of patient's personal belongings. Effectively utilizes crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques as needed. Assists with maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. Serves as resource for medical staff, nursing staff, security, and other Behavioral Health Technicians. Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Provides care to the patients in a manner that promotes safety, protects patient rights, preserves patient dignity, provides comfort and is conducive to a positive therapeutic environment Assists with new admissions including, but not limited to, conducting contraband searches, orientating patient to room and environment, obtaining vital signs and securing patient belongings in designated area Assists with transfers and discharges to include, but not limited to, obtaining vital signs and gathering patient belongings Obtaining and monitoring vital signs, obtain patient weight and report abnormalities to nurse Assists patients with activities of daily living, (personal hygiene, and toileting if necessary) Assists with therapeutic holds, restraints, and seclusion procedures after completing NCI Training Assess patients through play and group activities, report abnormal findings to nurse Assists with Q-15-minute rounding and video, visual constant and touch constant observation, monitoring and documentation as directed by nurse Assists with documentation of intake and output and graphing of vital signs as directed Facilitates Therapeutic Community Meeting and Wrap-up as assigned Participates in educational and performance improvement initiatives Actively participates in cost containment Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: