Steward Health Care System
Mesa, Arizona, United States
Behavioral Health Technician
Job Description
Job Summary: Provides direct patient care in the acute care setting. Communicates with Charge RN and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patients clinical condition including vital signs, behavioral, and physical symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly to changes in patients status. Is able to perform basic nursing functions under direction of Charge nurse. Floats across all inpatient units within the Arizona market as assigned.
Professional Requirements:
Minimum Education: Must be able to read, write, speak English, and do simple arithmetic; High school diploma or GED preferred; Minimum 1 year working experience in a behavioral health facility or related field
Educational/Regulatory Requirements
Annual crisis intervention training
Annual restraint application training
Bi Annual BLS/CPR
Current fingerprint card
Clinical oversight