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Summary:

The Behavioral Health Safety Technician observes patients in person and over surveillance equipment, documenting observations and escalating concerns as warranted.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts and records patient observations at specified intervals.

• Observes patients on surveillance equipment in an uninterrupted, continuous manner as assigned.

• Reports any and all safety security issues immediately upon observation.

• Communicates changes in patient behavior, interactions and physical condition to nursing staff. Ensures hand-off communication between staff regarding monitored patients and areas of concern.

• Assists with patients’ personal and room hygiene. Ensures patient rooms are orderly and clean. Cleans equipment and work areas as necessary.

• Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

Other information:

Hired candidates will be expected to obtain and hold Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Intervention certifications upon employment. Training will be provided.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Interpersonal skills necessary for work in an inpatient psychiatric setting.

Preferred

• 1-2 years of related experience in psychiatry or related human service field.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: PATHS

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.