The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Health Services Tech 2 at Georgia Regional Hospital At Savannah (please visit www.garegionalsavannah.com for more information). Full-time position on:

Recovery Care Unit  -  1 position 7:00a-3:30p

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Job Description:

 Provide basic patient care and work with patients/clients to develop daily living skills. Take vital signs and perform other related medical procedures under the direction of nursing staff. Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards: 1. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision 2. Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas 3. May supervise support staff 4. Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse 5. Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients 6. Conducts activities for recreation and socialization 7. Ensures safety and security of clients 8. Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves 9. Implements assigned parts of client individualized treatment and behavior management plans 10. Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity 11. Prepares clients for treatment or examination 12. Provides client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines 13. Provides clients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed 14. Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher

When you send your resume saved in format compatible with MS Word 2007 version to the email address listed below,  you must include in the subject line the hospital location, position title, and unit/shift preference.

High School Diploma or GED and One year of experience in a related field OR One year of experience at the lower level or position equivalent

Must complete the Safety Cares certification by completion of new employee orientation. High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Must have one year experience as a Health Service Tech or equivalent. Experience and/or education in health/mental health or related field is a plus.

In addition to a competitive salary (Salary Depends On Skills and Experience), we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

This position is a pay grade 8 on the statewide salary plan.

This position is located at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah in Savannah, Georgia.

Since opening in 1970, GeorgiaRegional Hospital at Savannah (GRHS) has stood as a beacon of hope for consumers in need of mental health, developmental disability and addictive disease services in the southeast region of the state of Georgia.

Savannah, Georgia's First City is first, in family fun for the summer! With more than 50 cultural and historic attractions, there are plenty of museums, galleries, great entertainment and tours to keep busy and beat the heat!

Come join our team of professional staff and make a difference.

Please email your cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word format to: grhs_hr@dhr.state.ga.us

To ensure proper routing/handling of your credentials, copy/paste or type the following title in the subject line of your email: Health Services Technician 2   If you are currently employed by DBHDD, please include "Internal Employee" in the subject line as well.

You may be subject to a Drug Screen. You may be required to submit fingerprints to check for the existence of Criminal History Record Information through the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You do have the right to challenge the contents of any Criminal History that is located, should you choose to do so.

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities provides services to ensure the health and welfare of Georgians. As an employee of DBHDD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.