Technologist / Psychiatric Nursing Job in Houston, Texas / Hospital
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Standard Qualifications: West Houston Medical Center - Houston, TX Behavioral Health Technician West Houston Medical Center offers outstanding inpatient and outpatient healthcare services close to your home in west Houston. Built in 1985, our 278-bed acute care hospital is located on Richmond Avenue just east of Dairy Ashford. West Houston Medical Center boasts a team of more than 1,000 people, including 500 physicians, who are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Our staff includes people from 33 countries and 39 states, a diversity which helps us relate to our equally diverse community. West Houston Medical Center is currently looking for a Behavioral Health Technician POSITION SUMMARY - Functions as a member of the treatment team and accepts responsibilities for specifically assigned duties, such as patient observation rounds, suicide risk observation and assisting with behavior modification programs. Fulfills departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range plan. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITIONS Demonstrates expertise in mental health promotion and maintenance of high quality comprehensive patient care. Displays respect for patient's integrity, patient information and patient rights. Demonstrates expertise in the performance of tasks necessary to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care. Escorts patients to and from scheduled activities in a safe and professional manner. Performs all specific skills assigned including monitoring vital signs in a complete and accurate manner. Assists with maintaining the cleanliness of the unit. Maintains high level of interpersonal relationships with program staff. Utilizes appropriate skills in telephone etiquette when answering the telephone, making sure to record correct messages and pass along to appropriate staff, including patient inquiries. Demonstrate efficiency in maintaining support services, which are vital to effective program operation, including but not limited to group activity/recreational activities with patients. Maintains unit filing and paperwork system, if assigned by Nurse Manager or Charge Nurse. Assist with maintaining patient's activities of daily living. Completes other activities as assigned
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