Clinical Technician, Behavioral Health (Per-Diem)

Position Title

Clinical Technician, Behavioral Health (Per-Diem)

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Clinical Technician II works under the direct supervision of the RN and is an active member of the health care team.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, the Clinical Technician performs a variety of routine duties involving the care of patients including performing direct patient care or activities of daily living, observing changes in the status of patients, providing a clean and safe environment, transporting patients, and other related duties.

Clinical Technicians must be empathetic and have good communication and nursing skills to care for patients.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Equivalent experience is required.

Experience

Six months of experience as a Clinical Technician I or equivalent clinical experience as defined in the CORE skills for Clinical Technician II, completion or enrollment in Clinical Technician II program or equivalent, or student nurses who have successfully completed the medical/surgical clinical experiences and didactic is required.

Certification/Licensure

BLS certification is required.

Other Qualifications

Minimum of six education hours related to current role.