Behavioral Health Safety Technician

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Behavioral Health Safety Technician observes patients in person and over surveillance equipment, documenting observations and escalating concerns as warranted. Responsibilities: • Conducts and records patient observations at specified intervals. • Observes patients on surveillance equipment in an uninterrupted, continuous manner as assigned. • Reports any and all safety security issues immediately upon observation. • Communicates changes in patient behavior, interactions and physical condition to nursing staff. Ensures hand-off communication between staff regarding monitored patients and areas of concern. • Assists with patients’ personal and room hygiene. Ensures patient rooms are orderly and clean. Cleans equipment and work areas as necessary. • Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control. Other information: Hired candidates will be expected to obtain and hold Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Intervention certifications upon employment. Training will be provided. Required • High school diploma or equivalent. • Effective verbal and written communication. • Interpersonal skills necessary for work in an inpatient psychiatric setting. Preferred • 1-2 years of related experience in psychiatry or related human service field. Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: PATHS Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.