Behavioral Health Technician - Emergency Department Mental Health - Per Diem
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Behavioral Health Technician - Emergency Department Mental Health - Per Diem

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Location: Hartford,CT, USA

Date: 2024-12-22T08:42:29Z

Job Description:

The Behavioral Health Technician promotes the safety, health and comfort of patients, families and staff in Zone C (Emergency Department) as related to the care of behavioral health/ psychiatry patients in the Emergency department. The Behavioral Health Technician's primary assignment is Zone C of the Emergency Department.

Patient Care:

* Assists the Registered Nurse in collecting data of the patient during the intake/ admission process for behavioral/ psychiatric patients.

* Completes an inventory of personal items and appropriate wanding of patient/ belongings upon arrival. Acts as part of the care team conducting supervised clothing change. Secures as per department standard and returns personal items at the completion of the visit.

* Communicates to the team observations of the environment and patient indicators that a patient is escalating or at increased risk for agitation/ aggression or harm to self.

* Works to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining boundaries for patients, families and staff.

* Supports visitation guidelines and policies as established by department and hospital.

* May be assigned to the role of intermittent/ roving patient care partner as determined by the primary RN assigned to care area and the shift charge RN

* Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (bathing, dietary, escorting patient off unit, etc)

* Completes patient documentation as appropriate

* Obtains vital signs/ weights as delegated by Registered Nurse. In the event there are no patients in Zone C may support the main ED triage function as assigned by the charge nurse

* Helps in application and removal of physical restraints when directed to apply by the attending medical provider or primary nurse.

* Collaborates as a member of the care team to:

* Contribute to the safe level of observations,

* Contributes to the development and implementation of an individualized care plan as part of the care team. Does not independently develop or act on a care plan that is not vetted by the licensed team. Holds patients accountable for limits and boundaries as developed by the team.

* Effectively utilizes knowledge and application of de-escalation techniques.

* Assists with procedural holds as directed by MD, Provider and/or RN.

* Obtain and test specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine, pharyngeal swabs, etc.; 1 and 2 step point of care tests).

* Perform EKGs.

Operations & Environment:

* Rounds continuously to observe for and early intervention of escalating situations.

* Ensures department has minimal hallway clutter and obstructions.

* Maintains the environment of care.

* Completes daily safety checks and restocking function (equipment, restraints, supplies)

* Participates in post restraint huddle.

Customer Service:

* Establishes effective relationships with patients, families, staff and external customers/ consultants to the team.

Quality:

* Is accountable for departmental and hospital quality and safety initiatives and goals.

* Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.

* Values cultural diversity and other individual differences in the workforce.

* Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with Connecticut Children's standards.

* Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Required:

* Education Required: High School diploma or GED required.

* Experience Required: Minimum of one year (1) experience in pediatric emergency department or psychiatric/ behavioral health unit.

License and/or Certification Required:

* BLS CPR for Healthcare provider, required upon hire and maintained current at all times

* Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained current at all times (use this same language in the patient care partner JD)

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