Emergency Department Technician with the Behavioral Health ED

1 month ago


Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time
Overview

The Behavioral Health ED Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) Behavioral Health Zone during varying states of health and illness. The Behavioral Health ED Technician functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while demonstrating excellent communication skills. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the nurse manager.

Responsibilities

  1. Assists with patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse including, but not be limited to, performing activities of daily living (ADL's), obtaining clinical data, including vital signs, EKGs, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens, performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record.
  2. Applies splints and immobilizers, removes IV's after completion of competencies.
  3. Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment by keeping the hallways clear, emptying linen bags etc., to keep the unit neat and tidy.
  4. Restocks patient rooms, supply carts and equipment units.
  5. Assists visitors, volunteers, and patient family/friends.
  6. Mentors new co-workers to the unit.
  7. Assists in monitoring and/or caring of patients who require close observation (suicidal/elopement risks, patients in restraints and/or seclusion).
  8. Performs clerical functions including answering phones, faxing, managing critical communication and able to prioritize and multi task during periods of high stress.
  9. Manages patient health information and electronic medical records.
  10. Performs other duties as required or assigned.


Qualifications

  • A high school graduate or equivalent required.
  • Excellent communication skills desired with the ability to work collaboratively as member of multi-disciplinary team in a chaotic environment.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and keyboarding skills
Required Licensure/Certifications
  • National Registered (EMT) Emergency Medical Technician with a New Hampshire Providers License from the New Hampshire Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. (NHBEMS) OR
  • Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in State of New Hampshire
  • Either EMT or LNA required, not both
  • Basic Life Support (current)
  • Management of Aggressive Behaviors (MOAB) required within 6 months of hire


  • Lebanon, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    Overview The Behavioral Health ED Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) Behavioral Health Zone during varying states of health and illness. The Behavioral Health ED Technician functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Overview The ED Technician in the behavioral health zone provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) in the behavioral health zone during varying states of health and illness. The ED Technician functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Overview The ED Technician in the behavioral health zone provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) in the behavioral health zone during varying states of health and illness. The ED Technician functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    Overview The ED Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) during varying states of health and illness. The ED Technician functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while demonstrating excellent communication skills....


  • Lebanon, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    Overview The ED Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) during varying states of health and illness. The ED Technician functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while demonstrating excellent communication skills....


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth Health Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Full time

    Overview Our Emergency Department unit has 43 beds staffed by RN's, LPN's, Paramedics, EMT's, and LNA's. We are the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the state of NH and work closely with our system affiliates to accept patients requiring critical/neurological/cardiac/obstetrical/medical or trauma care. Our unit sees a large volume of referrals, transfers and...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States Emergency Department Full time

    RN (PT, No Benefits) Varied, Emergency Department - Lebanon, VA Job ID: 004DSF RUSSELL COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER Nursing - Emergency Department Part-time No Benefits (scheduled Job Description Become a part of the Ballad Health story. Together, we are transforming our region. We're making communities healthier. We're expanding access to critical services in...


  • Lebanon, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States D-H Lebanon-MHMH Full time

    Overview Our ED Mental Health Technicians support our high risk mental health patients during crisis events. You will be working in an chaotic environment requiring a skill set of de-escalation with a calm and respectful demeanor. Our highest priority for these patients is safety and delivering a therapeutic environment. You will work with our high acuity...


  • Lebanon, United States WellSpan Health Full time

    Behavioral Health Therapist I Location: WellSpan Philhaven, Lebanon, PA Schedule: Full Time Sign-On Bonus Eligible Remote/Hybrid Regular Apply Now See More Events Full time (80 hours biweekly) Evenings; 3 pm to 11 pm Every other weekend and rotating holidays Sign on Bonus Eligible General Summary Assists with initial triage and assessment,...


  • Lebanon, United States WellSpan Health Full time

    Behavioral Health Therapist I Location: WellSpan Philhaven, Lebanon, PA Schedule: Full Time Sign-On Bonus Eligible Remote/Hybrid Regular Apply Now See More Events Full time (80 hours biweekly) Evenings; 3 pm to 11 pm Every other weekend and rotating holidays Sign on Bonus Eligible General Summary Assists with initial triage and assessment,...


  • Lebanon, United States WellSpan Health Full time

    Behavioral Health Therapist I Location: WellSpan Philhaven, Lebanon, PA Schedule: Full Time See More Events Full time (80 hours biweekly) Evenings; 3 pm to 11 pm Every other weekend and rotating holidays Sign on Bonus Eligible General Summary Assists with initial triage and assessment, provides clinical oversight, facilitates the admissions process,...


  • Lebanon, United States Applied Behavioral Services Full time

    Applied Behavioral Services provides full treatment intervention for children with autism and related disabilities. Applied Behavioral Services is also an educational placement program specializing in serving children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder as well as other cognitive and developmental delays. Do you have a passion for education and...