Altra is in need of talented BHTs for PRN shifts in Tucson, AZ.
The Behavioral Health Technician functions as a member of the treatment team and accepts responsibilities for specifically assigned duties, such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation and assisting with behavior modification programs.
Essential Duties:
- Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care.
- Displays respect for patients integrity, patient information and patient rights.
- Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care.
- Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner.
- Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner.
- Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit.
- Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff.
- Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries.
- Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation.
- Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse.
- Assist with maintaining patient's activities of daily living.
- Requirements:
Arizona State Fingerprint Clearance Card
Healthcare Provider CPR
1st Aid Certification
Current PPD, CXR or Quantiferon
Additional Credentials will be requested upon hire
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Experience:
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
