Full time, Full Time
Dartmouth Health
Lebanon, NH, USA
38436895
Overview The Behavioral Health ED Technician provides patient care and operational support for patients in the Emergency Department (ED) Behavioral Health Zone during varying states of health and illness. The Behavioral Health ED Technician functions as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team and must be able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while demonstrating excellent communication skills. Duties are performed in accordance with hospital policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of the nurse manager. Responsibilities Assists with patient care activities under the supervision of the Registered Nurse including, but not be limited to, performing activities of daily living (ADL's), obtaining clinical data, including vital signs, EKGs, utilizing universal precautions, collecting specimens, performing point of care testing and recording results in medical record. Applies splints and immobilizers, removes IV’s after completion of...