AdventHealth

Behavioral Health Tech PRN Days Med/Surg Oncology

Posted on: 22 Mar 2021

Tavares, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Description
Behavioral Health Tech PRN Days Med/Surg Oncology

AdventHealth Waterman

Location: 1000 Waterman Way, Tavares, FL 32778

Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth Waterman:

* Join an organization whose mission is To Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ
* Opportunities for career growth within an organization recognized locally and nationally as a healthcare leader
* No state income tax
* Onsite Child Care Center
* Onsite Employee Fitness Center

Work hours/shift

Per Diem/Days

You will be responsible for:

* Performs checks on assigned patients focusing on behavior and appearance.

* Reports patient status, abnormal problems, and behavioral changes to nursing staff and under their direction, per policies and procedures, assists in preforming behavioral health Standards of Care.

* Performs properly and legibly documents and reports all procedures in accordance with department policy.

* Assists in identifying needs and developing/modifying plan of care.

* Recognizes potential escalation of behavior and has ability to use appropriate verbal and physical interventions.

* Recognizes potential safety hazards, intervenes for the safety of residents, visitors and staff and notifies appropriate department or person for correction of the problem.

* Participates in practice changes as a result of performance improvement activities. Demonstrates accurate documentation and monitoring of activities as needed. Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department.

* Exhibits desire to learn and upgrade skills. Interacts effectively with other team members.

* Assists with food distribution to patients.

* Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit

Qualifications
What you will need:

* Knowledge of electronic medical records.

* Previous healthcare experience.

* Basic Life Support

* CNA license preferred but not required.

* Strong customer service skills.

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Technician works under the supervision of the nursing staff performing specific duties with patients identified in the position responsibilities. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

AdventHealth

Altamonte Springs, FL

We are one of the largest faith-based health care providers in the United States. For 150 years, we have carried on a tradition of providing whole-person care that not only addresses patients' physical ailments, but also supports their emotional and spiritual well-being. We demonstrate the same level of compassion and care for our employees as well, doing all that we can to help them realize their full potential – both personally and professionally.

AdventHealth is comprised of more than 82,000 employees and physicians nationwide who share a common purpose, are united in mission and deliver whole person care – care that treats the body, mind and spirit. Our health care system finds its roots in the heritage and continuing ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which has a 150-year legacy of innovative health care services.

Throughout the United States, our system has more than 40 outstanding hospital-anchored markets in nine states, and our team delivers care to about 25,000 people a day.

Each of our employees is a valued member of our team. They play an important role in ensuring every person we serve is treated with uncommon compassion, feels connected throughout their experience, receives exceptional care, trusts us as reliable, and ultimately, feels whole because of their engagement with us. Everyone deserves this kind of experience and this is our promise – it’s how we live out our mission.