Behavioral Health Technician (No Degree) / Admission Evaluation / PRN
UHS
Summary
Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, house supervisor, and charge nurse attends to patient's direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated. Assists in delivering treatment, safety, and activities of daily living as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Job description
Position Summary
Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups. Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, house supervisor, and charge nurse attends to patient's direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated. Assists in delivering treatment, safety, and activities of daily living as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
- Performs observation rounding, medical procedures, and safety rounds
- Leads topic-specific groups and manages the milieu
- Trains new employees and completes documentation
- Maintains current BLS and Handle with Care certifications
- Attends 80% of departmental staff meetings and required in-service trainings
- Demonstrates proper infection control procedures using standard precautions
- Maintains proper boundaries when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers
- Treats patients with respect according to patient rights and responsibilities
- Communicates in a positive, compassionate, and professional manner
- Demonstrates cultural competence and awareness of cultural differences
- Complies with hospital attendance policy and local, state, federal, and JC standards
Requirements
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date
- Must possess one of the following: 2 years' experience providing patient care, EMT Certification, Medical Assistant Certification, or High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to physically assist with the restraint of patients when necessary
- Ability to maintain self-control in volatile or hostile situations
- Ability to set therapeutic limits and maintain therapeutic distance with clients
- Ability to stoop, kneel, sit, stand, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp
- Ability to concentrate on work amid distractions and meet deadlines regardless of caseload
- Flexibility in work hours to meet patient and organization operating needs
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Career Development
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.