PSYCH NURSING TECH - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT - PART TIME

JOB SUMMARY

The Behavioral Health Technician is accountable to the basic standard of practices as defined in the Behavioral Health Technician Performance Standards. She/He participates as a member of the patient care team following completion of the formalized orientation program and nursing tech program. The Behavioral Health Tech functions under and is responsible to the staff nurse and Director of Behavioral Health Services. Ability to observe and obtain information, understand the range of treatment needed by patients and report significant findings to appropriate care givers to ensure that appropriate care is provided to adolescent adult and geriatric patients.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma Preferred

• Previous CNA experience required, preferably in a hospital or inpatient/acute care setting

• Previous experience as a Behavioral Health Technician preferred

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant required

• CPR - AHA Healthcare Provider required