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Connecticut Children's · 2 days ago

Behavioral Health Technician-40hr-Days

Hartford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut dedicated to children, offering personalized medical care across various pediatric specialties. The Behavioral Health Technician is responsible for promoting the safety and comfort of patients in the Emergency Department, assisting with patient care, and maintaining a therapeutic environment.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

BLS CPR certificationNonviolent Crisis InterventionPediatric emergency experienceBehavioral health experienceCultural sensitivityEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

High School diploma or GED required

Minimum of one year (1) experience in pediatric emergency department or psychiatric/ behavioral health unit

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

Company

Connecticut Children's

Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.

Founded in 1996

Hartford, Connecticut, USA

1001-5000 employees