Behavioral Safety Technician - UnityPoint Health
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
About the Job
Overview:
Safety Techs are responsible for providing services that seek to create a safe and secure environment for the departments where they are assigned.The Safety Tech undertakes activities designed to identify, deter, abate and de-escalate routine and emergent situations that occur on the assigned unit.
Why UnityPoint Health?
- Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
- Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org.
Responsibilities:Physical Environment of Care
- Provide a safe environment to the patients and departments where assigned.
Patient Safety
- De-escalate patients that are behaviorally escalated using strategies identified in MOAB and other assigned trainings.
- Assist in safely utilizing available equipment to maintain safety on the Behavioral Health units.
Regulatory Compliance
- Provide documentation of rounds and all other items required by regulatory standards or policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or post-secondary education
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to defuse acute situations with behavioral patients
- Calm and compassionate presence
Source : UnityPoint Health
