Behavioral Health Associate at Northwell Career Site

Amityville, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrocardiograms, Patient Care, Vital Signs, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Documentation, Communication, Equipment Maintenance, Census Update, Patient Escort, Staff Meetings, Education Competency, Record Keeping, High Risk Patient Observations, Laboratory Slips, Physician Notes

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Shift: Full Time, 12:00AM-8:00AM, Every Other Weekend Job Description Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, the BHA Electrocardiogram Technician is responsible for EKGs, census update, and Medical Department supplies. Job Responsibility 1.Performs electrocardiograms, on all patients and employees as requested 2.Escorts patients for medical tests, x-rays, consultations, etc. in or outside the hospital as needed 3.Demonstrates knowledge of high risk patient observations when performing tests 4.Ensures adequate stock of supplies and proper maintenance of equipment 5.Maintains general order and complies with Infection control policies for work area and equipment. 6.Measures, records, and reports vital signs, weight and height in a timely and accurate fashion 7.Documents activities on approved hospital forms and according to department policy and procedure 8.Updates census board in Evaluations and Admissions. 9.Maintains updated patient files 10.Prepares and sends all records, laboratory slips and physician notes to Medical Records 11.Attends and participates in staff meetings and unit based education 12.Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate supervision. 13.Maintains competency in education specific to area of practice 14. Performs related duties, as required. *ADA Essential Functions Job Qualification High School Diploma (or GED), required. Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide certification, preferred. BHA and EKG experience, required. Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred. American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED for adult and children, required. Hospital experience, (or related experience), required. Ability to communicate effectively, required. *Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Associate is responsible for performing electrocardiograms and escorting patients for medical tests. They also maintain equipment, document activities, and ensure compliance with infection control policies.