Safety Technician - Inpatient Behavioral Health - Per Diem

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Per Diem as needed, shift varies based on the needs of the department. Training will be on the day shift POSITION TITLE: Aide/Tech II (Behavioral Health) MISSION STATEMENT: We, St. Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. POSITION SUMMARY: · Delivers direct patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Performs tasks that do not require nursing judgements or administration of medications. · Duties include, but not limited to: assisting patients with ADLs as needed, obtaining vital signs, completing 15-minute safety checks, ensuring unit is properly stocked and clean, and monitoring patients and visitors to ensure safety. · Responsible for performing tasks as delegated to by the assigned RN, including but not limited to: phlebotomy draws, obtaining EKGs, completing blood glucose testing, assisting with patient care and transfer utilizing appropriate assistive devices, and administrative tasks as needed. · Additional responsibilities include promoting the safety of patients, self and othe...