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Baptist Memorial Health Care

Technician-Behavioral Health Sitter Days Baptist Memphis

Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Baptist Memorial Health Care . Overview

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 the charge nurse. This position is under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Performs other duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities

Onboards new Psychiatric Technicians. Validates skills and provides leadership to Psychiatric Technicians. Participates in and monitors 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. Participates in ongoing education. Facilitates and serves as group leader as assigned. Completes assigned goals. Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required:

2 years as mental health worker, or 1 year in the department Education

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 Special Skills

Minimum Required:

Computer literacy. Licensure

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/Particulate Matter: Anticipated Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

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