Tech II, Psych - Tulsa, OK - Behavioral Health Technician
Company: Saint Francis Hospital
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Tech II, Psych - Tulsa, OKPsych Tech II
Part-time Night Shift--7p - 7a some weekend shifts maybe
required
Part-Time ---with selected--benefits
Evening Night & Weekend Differentials Apply
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Adheres to work schedules in completing and performing assigned
tasks in a timely manner as instructed by the supervisor.
Cooperates with department personnel, as well as other facility
personnel, to ensure that services can be adequately maintained to
meet the needs of patients.
Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest,
and positive emphasis, as well as, a calm environment.
Treats patients, family members, visitors, and fellow employees
with courtesy, respect, and dignity.
Ensures that all care is provided in privacy.
Knocks before entering patients' rooms.
Respects patient confidentiality and patient rights according to
hospital and program policies and procedures.
Always conducts oneself in a professional and caring manner.
Demonstrates the ability to develop supportive relationships with
patients by establishing trust and rapport.
Contributes to establishing a therapeutic environment within the
unit program.
Monitors and assists with the personal hygiene of assigned
patients.
Uses proper body mechanics to assist patients in their mobility
needs. Responsible for assisting with and monitoring assigned
patients' food and fluid needs.
Monitors and documents assigned patient's location and behavior as
identified through the observation levels.
Eating Disorders unit specific duties but not limited to: eating
meals with the patients, caloric dietary counts, operates facility
motor vehicle while accompanying the patients on outings.
Maintains the environment through daily activities such as cleaning
equipment, organizing common areas, i.e., the dining room, laundry
room, and maintaining patient's rooms in a neat and hazard-free
manner.
Responsible for the accurate monitoring of patients' vital signs
and height and weight according to hospital policy and/or patient
condition.
Notifies licensed nursing staff of changes in vital signs and
accurately records all information.
Understands and can identify various behaviors related to mental
illness.
Can effectively communicate assigned patients' status to the
appropriately licensed staff.
Assists with group therapy as directed by licensed staff.
Assists inpatient admission and orientation as directed.
Inventories and documents patient belongings on admission and
throughout the day.
Consistently completes assigned documentation thoroughly and
accurately within established timeframes.
Meets with Clinical Manager/designee on a regular basis to assist
in identifying and correcting problem areas and/or improving
services.
Participates in Hospital committees as required.
Reports all grievances and complaints made by the patient to the
Clinical Manager/designee and completes necessary reports.
Reports all allegations of patient abuse and/or misappropriation of
patient property.
Demonstrates ongoing safety awareness at all times and throughout
all activities.
Reports safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
Establishes rapport with fellow Psych Tech staff and
coaches/mentors more junior staff.
Trains new Psych Tech staff, as needed.
Participates in self-development and personal growth activities by
attending all mandatory educational programs annually.
Meets the expectation of attending 8-10 staff meetings and a
minimum of five in-services per year.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Summary:-- Working under direct supervision, provides direct
patient care, assists with daily living, and a variety of social
skills to assigned behavioral health patients' needs. Helps to
train more junior staff.
Education: High School Diploma or GED. Some post-High School
training preferred.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: For Eating Disorders
Unit, valid and current driver license, clear Motor Vehicle Report
and minimum of 2 years of driving
experience required.
Work Experience:-- One (1) year of related experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:-- Able to maintain a high degree
of confidentiality. Able to remain calm under pressure. Able to
follow all safety guidelines and protocols. Able and willing to
lift up to 50 lbs. Decision Making Independent judgment in making
minor decisions where alternatives are limited and standard
policies/protocols have been established.
Safety Sensitive: Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and
Patient Protection Act (OMMA), safety sensitive position is defined
as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes
could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the
task or others. This position has been identified as a safety
sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully
refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to
discipline or discharge employees who work in safety- sensitive
jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid
license to use medical marijuana.
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