Behavioral Health - Observation Technician

*Millcreek Community Hospital, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is currently hiring multiple Full-Time Observation Tech's for our Behavioral Health Units.
* *REQUIRED:* * Under the supervision of a RN, provides close observation of patients.
* Assists in the provision of a safe and clean environment.
Is vigilant in the protection of the patient from self harm or falls.
* Maintains on-going observations of patients and documents this observation at least every five minutes.
* Verifies that each patient is breathing and not engaging in any harmful acts.
* Immediately alerts proximate staff of any attempt of self harm or emergency situation while intervening to prevent harmful occurrence Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Medical specialties: * Psychiatry Schedule: * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Night shift Application Question(s): * Do you have weekend availability? (REQUIRED) Education: * High school or equivalent (Preferred) Experience: * Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person