The University of Kansas Health System · 3 months ago
Behavioral Health Technician (Days), Strawberry Hill
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe University of Kansas Health System is a leading healthcare provider, and they are seeking a Behavioral Health Technician to provide basic patient care. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, ensuring safety, and supporting treatment plans.
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Responsibilities
Collects data (i.e., vital signs, weights, I&O) for initial, shift and ongoing assessment of each patient as delegated by the RN per Department/Unit standards
Completes patient safety rounds and contraband checks
Demonstrates effective problem solving skills and recommends ideas for change/improvement within the framework of unit, department, and hospital standards and goals/outcomes
Facilitates or co-facilitates patient goals and exercise groups, and other groups as assigned
Recognizes and reports to the RN any patient safety concerns or changes in patient behaviors
Recognizes care activities/procedures which need to be shared among disciplines to maximize patient-centered, efficient care
Understands General Safety/Falls Prevention Program (A-B-C-D risks and interventions)
Utilizes department/unit standards when providing care
Utilizes unit and department techniques and protocols/standards
Supervises patients always, ensures the meeting of patient’s basic needs
Provide needed supports to improve treatment outcomes
Models positive behavior and effective problem solving techniques
Assists with structured group activities
Completes required documentation, forms and reports per policy
Responsible for keeping the unit safe, clean and orderly
May assist in laundry of patient clothing as needed and directed
Provides crisis intervention and initiates emergency response plan, when necessary
Attends staff meeting as directed
Attends and completes all required in-service training and coursework on an annual basis per hospital requirements
Monitors patient phone calls and visitations as required
Review patient case histories and become familiar with patient treatment plan goals
Become familiar with the Employee Manual, Operations Manual and organizational policies and procedures
Be able to perform CPR and basic elements as required utilizing CPI skills
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate or GED
One to three months related experience and/or training
Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 Days
Fluent English - Ability to speak and understand English
Proficient computer skills
Preferred
1 or more years of previous acute care psychiatric experience or 2 years of formal education in psychology, counseling, nursing student, or student in related field
Company
The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System is an academic medical center for complex care and diagnosis.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Tammy Peterman
President, Kansas City Division, Executive VP/Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer
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