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StoneSprings Hospital Center
Behavioral Health Technician
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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.
$41,243 / year median in Virginia
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Behavioral Health Technician Job Summary and Qualifications The Behavioral Health Technician I (BHT) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to behavioral health nursing functions and activities of daily living. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), the BHT assist the nursing staff in providing patient care in accordance with the BHT's skills/training and the needs of the Department and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. You will comply with all hospital policies/procedures and observes the State Board of Nursing rules for unlicensed personnel. Participate in the implementation of multidisciplinary/nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse. Obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output, and calorie counts. Document observations, interactions, patient responses to performed activities, and any physical or behavioral changes at time of occurrence. Reports observations of individual patients to the RN/Team Leader. Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner. Assists patients with activities of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination. Performs 15-minute rounding and responds promptly to call lights and patient requests. Performs clerical work as needed, including assembling and maintain charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages. Assist in performing increased patient observation to include line of sight or one to one observation as needed. Supports restraint free environment utilizing preventative measures and de-escalation skills/techniques. Plans, leads or co-leads groups and activities with patients and documents observations in the medical records.