Behavioral Resource Technician Baystate Wing Hospital

Behavioral Resource Technician (BRT) @ Wing

Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety and is looking for a Behavioral Resource Technician to join our team in Palmer, MA.

Resume required with application

SCHEDULE :

Full-time 36-hrs a week (12-hr shifts)

Night shift 7 : 00p-7 : 30a with varied weeknights as needed for the department

Every other weekend hours are Friday & Saturday nights 7p-7 : 30a and holiday rotation required

LOCATION :

Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer, MA

Inpatient and Emergency Department assignments

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

Excellent Compensation

High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Continuing education support and reimbursement

First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages

Farm Share Memberships

403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service

Free money coach advice from a certified professional

Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Adoption assistance

Pet, home, auto and personal insurance

Life insurance

Work-life integration

Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!

QUALIFICATIONS :

High School Diploma or GED (required)

1 year of relevant patient care experience (required). Prefer 2 years working with behavioral health patients.

This experience could include but is not limited to working with behavioral health patients, direct patient care, patients in a group home setting, experience as a paraprofessional, or has successfully worked in a BRT Apprentice Role for 1 year.

Experience as a direct health care provider, previous psych sitter, CNA, MA HHA or PCA

CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider required

CPI required within 6 months of employment

For more information, please visit us online at : baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com / BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers. All correspondence can be directed to recruiter :

Melanie.Bischoff@Baystatehealth.org

Summary :

A Behavioral Resource Technician ("BRT") is responsible for providing safety observation of the

patient or patients they are assigned to. The BRT's role is to ensure that the patient does nothing to

harm themselves or others. The BRT must maintain a safe environment and interact with the patient,

family, and staff in a caring professional manner. As a member of the health care team, the BRT will

provide care for the patient and may include bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning, and

repositioning as assigned. The BRT is responsible for reporting any changes in the patient's

condition or behavior to the nurse immediately and documenting every 15 minutes during their shift.

This description covers the essential functions of the position.

The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has

the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time. The preferred candidate has a

minimum of 2 years of experience working with patients or clients with behavioral health

diagnoses.

Job Responsibilities :

1) Provides Age Appropriate Care To Patients

Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages for the following age groups child through older adult : Children, Adolescents, Adult, Geriatric

2) Develops And Maintains Good Human Relations Skills. Introduces self by name to the patient, PCT, and RN, 100% of the time. Consistently displays a respectful, empathetic, and caring attitude toward patients and families 100% of the time. Interacts with other members of the health care team RN, PCT, MD, etc. professionally. Accepts changes in assignments to accommodate the patient's needs. Accepts constructive criticism as demonstrated by positive behavioral changes, if indicated.

3) Provides safety observation of the patient / s intervening as necessary. Documents patient status every 15 minutes. Independently communicates patient information and observations promptly to the RN. Actively listens to the patient and acts in a caring professional manner. Provides care for the patient; bathing, feeding, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in assisting patients with activities of daily living. Follows directions from the RN regarding limitations and privileges the patient has at all times. Possesses the ability to redirect the patient to a different activity. Possesses the ability to de-escalate a patient and maintain a therapeutic environment. Observes and report any significant occurrences in the patient's condition and behavior to the RN.

4) Receives report from the RN and off-going BRT when reporting for duty. Reports off to the RN and on coming BRT 100% of the time. Provides immediate care to maintain the patient's safety.

5) Maintains A Safe Environment For The Patient : Remains with the patient at all times if assigned to one-to-one observation unless relieved by a member of the staff. Must remain awake and alert and have the ability to provide safety observation as defined in the Care of the Suicidal Patient policy, even when the patient is sleeping. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in maintaining a safe environment and can identify ligature and safety risks in any environment of care. Accompanies the patient off the unit as directed by the nurse and remains with the patient at all times in these areas. Transports patients in wheelchairs and on stretchers to procedures. Reports any safety hazards to the RN.

6) Understands the care for specific diagnoses such as suicidal, eating disordered, drug or alcohol withdrawal, PICA, Alzheimer's, anoxic brain injury, etc.

7) Communicates to patients that they are a high priority even during busy times. Treats patient information as confidential. Displays sensitivity to patients through non-verbal communication. Utilizes body language such as eye contact, smiling, etc., to demonstrate an interest in the patient.

8) Participates in Competency Validations, Educational Activities, and Staff Meetings. Completes all mandatory in-services and web strategies 100% of the time. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Attends annual mandatory validations. Attends all additional programs as required. Continually seeks to improve skill level and knowledge base.

9) Demonstrates competency for one-to-one observation of patients based on the care of the suicidual patient policy. Staff providing patient safety observation must remain awake and alert at all times.

Required Experience :

1 year of relevant patient care experience.

This experience could include but is not limited to

working with behavioral health patients, direct

patient care, patients in a group home setting,

experience as a paraprofessional, or has successfully

worked in a BRT Apprentice Role for 1 year.

Preferred Experience :

2 years of experience working with behavioral health patients.

Skills and Competencies :

1) Demonstrates competency in reading comprehension, writing and following instructions

Education :

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications :

Approved Workplace Safety and De-escalation Training - Baystate Health, Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.