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Community Bridges · 5 months ago

Lead Patient Care Technician

Avondale, AZ, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare agency offering a variety of programs throughout Arizona. The Lead Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for providing direct care to behavioral health patients and overseeing PCTs during their shift, ensuring a safe environment and quality care.

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Responsibilities

Provides direct care to behavioral health patients

Oversees and supports the PCTs assigned to their shift

Coordinates with Registered Nurses (RN), Patient Care Technicians (PCT), and Behavioral Health Medical Practitioners (BHMP)

Ensures a safe environment and quality care is provided to all presenting for services

Responsible for the safety and operational effectiveness of the unit assigned

Identifies environmental and patient specific safety concerns

Directs staff during non-violent physical interventions and seclusion and restraint episodes

Provides direct patient care when needed

Expected to have full knowledge of program policy and procedures

Qualification

Health care experienceEmergency Medical TechnicianCertified Nurse AssistantBehavioral health knowledgeDiploma

Required

Highschool diploma or GED required

One (1) or more years of health care related experience where his or her prior experience would provide adequate exposure to both behavioral and medical crisis situations required

Valid identification required

Preferred

Associate degree or higher preferred

Emergency Medical Technician certification (valid within the state of Arizona) is preferred but not required for this position

Certified Nurse Assistant certification (current and valid within the State of Arizona) is preferred but not required of this position

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Supplemental plans - Hospital indemnity/ Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Dependent Care Savings, Health Care Savings, 401K with employer match - 100% vested upon enrollment, Generous PTO accrual, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs, incentives, and more!