Safety Technician

Safety TechUnityPoint Health - MarshalltownShift: Weekend Package; Saturday & Sunday 0645-1915Benefits Eligible Safety Techs are part of the Safety and Security team dedicated to providing a safe environment for mental and behavioral health patients while allowing team members to provide care. We work as a team to ensure a safe environment for team members, patients, and visitors. Join our team if you enjoy assisting and caring for others in need. Why UnityPoint Health? 

Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 

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 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. 

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ 

Provide a safe environment to the patients and department you are assigned

De-escalate patients that are behaviorally escalated.

Provide appropriate interventions, which may include physical interventions, in a violent situation.

Provide documentation of safety rounds and all other items required by regulatory standards or policies and procedures.

High school diploma or post-secondary education required

Post-secondary education in counseling, therapy, or psychology with 1-3 years working in a related field or situation preferred

Good communication skills; good documentation skills; ability to defuse acute situations with behavioral patients

Requisition ID: 2023-136366 Street: 55 UnityPoint Way Name: 2560 Marshalltown FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): .4846 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours/Shift: Weekend Package Sat-Sun 0645-1915 External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org