Behavioral Health Technician

Overview

A Day in the Life of a Behavioral Health Technician

Behavioral Health Technicians provide basic patient care for Cheyenne Regional's inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. This position collaborates with clinical staff to ensure patient and family safety and support while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory rules.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individual patient care within the scope of license.
• Provides direct patient care, including but not limited to, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and walking patients.
• Obtains vital signs and performs adult bedside blood glucose monitoring when appropriate and provides oxygen delivery as needed.
• Transports patients and equipment as needed within the facility.
• Monitors patient activities and condition via direct observation or unit camera, documents patient care and condition and reports any variances to the RN, collaborating to address needs of physicians, coworkers, management, and other departments. May provide 1:1 observation for patient safety as assigned.
• Answers and relays patient calls, departmental communications, clerical tasks, data entry, reporting, and ordering supplies and other unit support as needed.
• Performs electrocardiogram testing (EKG), wound cleansing and bandaging, specimen collection, and point of care testing within scope of license.
• Responds to traumas and codes to assist with de-escalation, restraint placement, and performing compressions, ensuring patient and staff safety.
• Changes bed linens and cleans and stocks supplies for patient rooms and department as necessary.
• Participates in shift report to receive hand-off information from primary nursing staff, including reason(s) for requiring additional observation, appropriate interventions, ADLs for the shift, and any other pertinent information relevant to the care of the patient.

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to work independently under the direction of the RN with sound judgment and attention to detail
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of mental health population and care practices

• Licenses (must meet one of the following):
• Wyoming Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license from Wyoming State Board of Nursing
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification
• Ninety (90) days: CPI within 90 days from start date

• Experience working in a mental health facility

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compasssion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and IN.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

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