Behavioral Technician - Psychiatric Intervention Prevention Campus - Part Time

Behavioral Technician - Psychiatric Intervention Prevention City Campus - Part Time Days

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The Behavioral Technician performs direct and indirect patient care functions under the supervision of appropriately licensed personnel. The Technician is responsible for assisting patients with personal care needs and participates in the plan of care. The Technician regularly communicates observations and data collection to the appropriate caregiver. This position also collects test specimens as directed according to established procedures and documents patient care activities consistent with data collection and the test performed.

The Technician assists customers in a friendly, prompt, caring manner, always maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and respect. This position works as part of the care team to meet the needs of the customer and to support team objectives, assisting other team members when necessary.

• Education: High School degree or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred. Ability to read, speak, and write English. Bilingual preferred.
• License/Certification: BLSHCP certified within six months of hire. CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 1 year of hire or until 10/31/25 for existing employees.
• Experience: 1-3 years patient care preferred; knowledge of medical terminology; interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members; ability to be flexible, set priorities, solve problems, and use proper judgment in difficult situations. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching approximately 25% of a workday; visual and physical ability required to work at a computer terminal; standing and walking approximately 50% of a workday; lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds frequently with assistance occasionally;

physical abilities required to push, pull or transport equipment and patients.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

This position reports to nursing unit leadership.

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The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.