ED Behavioral Resource Technician

ED Behavioral Resource Technician (BRT)

Baystate Health a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety and is looking for a part-time Behavioral Resource Technician to join our Emergency Department Team in Springfield MA.

Resume required with application

SCHEDULE:

• Part-time DAYS 7a-7:30p rotating schedule
• 24-hrs (2 shifts) a week includes every other weekend rotation
• Weekly schedule is not fixed where each week you work different days.
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

LOCATION:

• Baystate Medical Center Emergency Department Springfield MA

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

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Summary

A Behavioral Resource Technician (BRT) is responsible for providing safety observation of the patient or patients they are assigned to. The BRT is responsible for observing up to four patients at a time. The BRTs 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. When caring for two or more behavioral patients minimal patient care is required. The BRT is responsible for reporting any changes in the patients condition or behavior to the nurse immediately and documenting every 15 minutes during their shift unless they are assigned to a 1:1 status and are expected to continuously observe the patient. They BRT is expected to prevent elopement in

addition to harm of self or others. 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.

Adheres to system and department compliance policies and any and all applicable laws and regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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 patients 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 patients 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 patients 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 Alzheimers 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 department and unit-specific policy and needs.

10) Proactively takes vital signs as needed/requested including on patients other than assigned behavioral health patients as assignment allows.

11) Assists in stocking treatment rooms and supply carts when behavioral health assignment allows

12) Performs chest compressions during code blue situations as requested by the charge nurse.

13) Proactively obtains vital signs on patients marked for discharge or admission when behavioral health assignment allows

14) Answers call lights as assignment allows

Skills/Competencies

Demonstrates competency in reading comprehension writing and following instructions.

Education:

Certifications:

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidates relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

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