What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral health tech position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
Under the supervision of an RN, the Mental Health Technician provides direct patient care. Performs procedures for patients and provides technical services and support.
Successful performance contributes to a holistic approach to the delivery of services, improved patient care, and a high level of satisfaction from patients and families.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Commitment to our Team We’ve been named a by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
- Culture At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits Our competitive program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement Be an essential part of our core purpose to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Clinical Excellence / Patient Care
- Assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Answers patient call lights.
- Assists with simple procedures as defined in work area.
- Takes and records vital signs and weights.
- Monitors and records intake and output.
- Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimens including transport of patients with traction.
- Assists in maintaining a clean, orderly and safe environment.
- Performs procedures specific to the assigned area.
- Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych / social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
- Obtains adequate blood specimens as defined in work area.
- Labels all specimens in accordance with standards.
- Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service.
- Assists with 15 min checks on patients. Assist in shift room checks.
- Participates in individual and group therapies.
- Assists in placing patients in seclusion or restraints if needed.
- Assists with patient laundry.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Preferred or Specialized
Education :
High school diploma / GED or
currently & actively working towards completion of diploma / GED
- Successful completion of Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) program with active registration on Iowa Direct Care Registry
- OR at least at a junior level in an accredited BSN program
Experience :
Previous healthcare experience
License(s) / Certification(s) :
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office basic computer skills.
Customer / patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other :
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
Last updated : 2024-11-18
