Technician-Behavioral Health Sitter Days Baptist Memphis en BMH Memphis Hospital

Technician-Behavioral Health          

Job Code: 22190        

FLSA Status

Job Family: BEHAVIORAL

Job Summary

Assists the licensed nursing staff in the delivery of quality patient care. Provides direct patient care, monitors patient behavior, promotes a therapeutic environment and communicates changes in patient's condition to charge nurse. This position is under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Onboards new Psychiatric Technicians.
• Validate skills and provides leadership to Psychiatric Technicians. 
• Participates in and monitor Performance Improvement. 
• Provides and/or assists in direct patient care under the supervision of the appropriate staff member.
• Assists with the admission process of all patients.
• Provides/Promotes a safe therapeutic environment.
• Maintains a clean and wholesome atmosphere for patients.
• Particpates in ongoing education.
• Facilitates and serves as group leader as assigned.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description    

Minimum Required: 2 years as mental health worker, or 1 year in the department       

Preferred/Desired

Education

Description    

Minimum Required: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.          

Preferred/Desired: Bachelor degree in a mental health related field.    

Training

Description    

Minimum Required  

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description    

Minimum Required: Computer literacy.                     

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Description    

Minimum Required: BLS certification within 14 days of hire date             

Preferred/Desired: CNA

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label                   Short Description                   Full Description

Sedentary             Very light energy level             Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light                     Moderate energy level             Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium                High energy level                     Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy                  Very high energy level              Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max                                                                                                     assist sit to stand transfer. 

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination: Yes   

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception: Minimal 

Hearing: Minimal

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other