Job Information
Bozeman Health Patient Care Tech- Behavioral Health (FT) in Bozeman, Montana
This is a full-time, 0.9 FTE, 36 hours/ week position.
The Behavioral Health Patient Care Tech assists in the provision of nursing and crisis team care in Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES). The Patient Care Tech aids the patients with activities of daily living, and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. They assist with behavioral health patients care some of which include obtaining vital signs, assisting during therapy session as directed by licensed providers, and helping to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. The Patient Care Tech reports any changes in condition or behavior to the nurse and/or crisis team.
Position Summary:
The Patient Care Tech is imperative to increasing efficiency, productivity, as well as patient and team satisfaction.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
American Heart Association BLS
Preferred: Courses in Medical Terminology
Preferred: College course related to health care
Preferred: EMT, CNA, or health care related certifications
Preferred: Specific department experience or patient care experience
Preferred: Student in the healthcare field
Essential Job Functions:
Completes timely and accurate room turnovers.
Cleans operating rooms after surgical procedures.
Opens sterile supplies onto a maintained sterile field.
Transports patients safely between rooms and between beds.
Performs proper machine checks.
Maintains appropriate supplies and orders as needed.
Performs other tasks as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work in a busy and stressful environment
Ability to work varied shifts
Strong emotional intelligence, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
Creativity, problem analysis and decision making
Detail oriented, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.
77346020 Psychiatric Emergency Services (BHDH)
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