Description
The Behavioral Health Technician participates in patient care as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team at Intermountain Health LDS Hospital.
The role involves providing direct patient care by establishing rapport and creating a therapeutic environment. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting patients with daily living tasks and documenting care procedures
- Monitoring patient vital signs and providing limited medical intervention under supervision
- Orienting patients to the Behavioral Health unit and transporting them to appointments
- Demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and staff
- Maintaining a safe and supportive environment, adhering to behavioural health policies
- Participating in regulatory activities and reporting potential problems
- Managing patient behaviour, recognising critical situations, and responding efficiently
- Completing mandatory education assignments and demonstrating clinical proficiency
- Facilitating skills, relaxation, and psycho-educational groups
The position requires:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
- Ability to work with physically and mentally aggressive patients
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Manual dexterity for operating equipment and typing
- Physical stamina for lifting, bending, and transferring patients
Intermountain Health offers a generous benefits package, including programs for living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
The hourly range for this position is $18.94 - $24.62.
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