What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA Behavioral Health Tech position at Portneuf Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as a night shift, part-time, CNA/Behavioral Health Tech in Pocatello, ID.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive health benefits and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region’s Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group and Portneuf Air Rescue.
Responsibilities
- The CNA/Behavioral Health Technician performs selected patient care activities and is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, providing support for the patient’s therapeutic treatment plan.
- Observes and records patient information pertinent to the treatment plan, and reports this information to the staff RN and other members of the treatment team.
- Maintaining safety checks and assessments of the individual patients and Behavioral Health environment.
- Assists patients with physical and emotion needs, deals with patient emergencies, and works as a member of a clinical team.
- Hands on patient care may include; physical care related to activities of daily living, emotional support, limit setting, verbal and physical redirection, nutritional support, along with support of the general patient milieu.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School or GED
- Current CNA Certification in the State of Idaho
- Current BLS certification
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Two years of education in the behavioral health sciences or experience in the behavioral health field