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Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

Patient Care Tech - Behavioral Health

LCMC HealthNew Orleans, LA, US
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Healthcare Position At Lakeview Hospital

Your job is more than a job.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this department. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, and LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

General Duties

  • Assists the nurse in collection of data used for assessment of patients' conditions as assigned, including vital signs, weights, blood glucose monitoring, I&O, etc.
  • Assists with the patient's hygiene, nutrition, and personal care needs.
  • Completes documentation of patient related tasks.

People and Quality

  • Ensures patient safety by maintaining a safe environment under the direction of the nurse.
  • Communicates effectively about patient care and needs while on duty.
  • Supports teamwork of the unit in meeting patient needs.
  • Utilizes AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) when interacting with a patient or family.
  • Maintains a clean environment in patient care area.

    • Service

  • Supports teamwork of the unit in meeting patient needs.
  • Completes patient rounding in accordance with patient assignments and schedule to drive patient satisfaction and safety.

    • Growth

  • Seeks knowledge and opportunities for career development and in support of unit / department growth.

    • Community

  • Accepts direction of the supervisor and LPN / RN to perform other duties as assigned and participates in LCMC's community events.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Required : High School Diploma / GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.
  • Preferred : 1 year of Clinical Care experience; CNA or PCT experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

    • Licenses and Certifications

  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Current Certificate in Non-Violent Crisis Prevention - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) (Required within 6 months of hire into an Emergency Room or Behavioral Health Unit.)

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a team environment.
  • Ability to recognize problematic behaviors.
  • Ability to follow direction of the LPN / RN / Charge Nurse for the shift.

    • Reporting Relationships

  • Does this position formally supervise employees? No

    • Functional Demands

  • Medium : Medium physical requirements- Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

    • Physical Demands

  • Sitting - Frequent (36-66% of day)
  • Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day)
  • Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day)
  • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Floor to waist level : 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Floor to waist level : 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Floor to waist level : 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Floor to waist level : 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Floor to waist level : 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Waist level and above : 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Waist level and above : 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Waist level and above : 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Waist level and above : 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Lifting Waist level and above : 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Carrying objects - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Push / pull - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Reaching forward - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Squat / kneel / crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Pinching / fine motor activities - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Keyboard use / repetitive motion - Occasional (0-35% of day)
  • Talk or hear - Frequent (36-66% of day)

    • Sensory Requirements

  • Near Vision - Accurate 20 / 40
  • Far Vision - Accurate 20 / 40
  • Color Discrimination - Yes
  • Depth Perception - Accurate
  • Hearing - Accurate

    • Occupational Exposure Risk Potential

  • Bloodborne pathogens - Reasonably Anticipated
  • Chemical - Reasonably Anticipated
  • Airborne communicable diseases - Reasonably Anticipated
  • Extreme temperatures - Not Anticipated
  • Radiation - Not Anticipated
  • Uneven surfaces or elevations - Not Anticipated
  • Extreme noise levels - Not Anticipated
  • Dust / particular matter - Not Anticipated
  • Other (List) - Not Anticipated

    • Population Served

  • Neonate / Infant up to 1 year : Yes
  • Youth (1yr to 15 yrs) : Yes
  • Adult (16 and up) : Yes

    • Work Shift

    Nights (United States of America)

    LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's culture of everyday extraordinary. Lakeview Hospital , the center of LCMC Health's extraordinary community of care on the Northshore, provides the only Level II trauma center in St. Tammany Parish. Along with our signature healthcare and wellness services, we continuously adopt the latest treatments, technologies, and medical innovations to better serve our patients. Learn more about Lakeview Hospital and our nationally recognized standards of excellence for heart, stroke, orthopedic, and women's care.

    Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason

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