Behavioral Health Technician
Sanford Health
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- Location
- Thief River Falls, United States
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Part time
- Posted
- Oct 27
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Sanford Health
Hospital & health care · 10,001+ employees
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
What you'll do
- Assist in leading groups for leisure, socialization, exercise, stress management, and daily living skills
- Assist patients with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment
- Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining
- Assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements
- Collect blood and other fluid samples after appropriate laboratory training
What you need
- Must have good human relations and communication skills
- Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by licensed clinical staff
- Must be able to acquire basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology, and equipment
Key skills
human relationscommunication skillspatient care principlesmedical terminologytransfer techniques
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.


 Work Shift:
12 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

 Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

 Compensation:
Salary Range: $16.50 - $26.50



 Union Position:
No

 Department Details
Come join our Behavioral Health team as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) utilizing a team-based approach to patient care in a fun and supportive work environment.
Our work environment embraces diversity, has creative problem solving, and will help you grow as a person in the healthcare field.
Varied 12-hour day or night shifts as needed based on scheduling needs. Differentials and premiums apply for nights, weekends, and call pay.
Summary
Contributes to the care and safety of psychiatric patients under the direction and control of the psychiatric staff and patient orders.
Job Description
Assists in leading groups, including groups for leisure or socialization, exercise, stress management and relaxation skills, daily living skill building, and art therapy. May provide assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the patient in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment. May completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. May collect samples of blood and other fluids from patients after completing appropriate laboratory training. Must have good human relations and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed clinical staff. Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.
Qualifications
Must have good human relations and communication skills. Must be able to follow procedures and instructions given by the licensed nurse. Must be able to acquire a basic knowledge of patient care principles, medical terminology and equipment within the assigned service area.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.