- Location
- MNEIA - Waterloo Medical Center, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- Workday
Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Weekend ShiftDescription:
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Safety Technician II!
As a Safety Technician at MercyOne, you will provide services that seek to create a safe and secure environment. Undertake activities designed to identify, deter, abate, or correct situations, both routine and emergent, that are within the scope of responsibility as they occur.
Schedule:
0.9 FTE (36 hours per week)
Weekends only
General Requirements:
Provide continuous professional and therapeutic presence in the unit.
Monitor and visit clients in rooms to see if any issues have occurred or can be resolved.
Conduct one on one therapeutic interaction with patients to deter escalations. Intervene appropriately when clients are exhibiting escalating behaviors.
Take precautionary measures as necessary.
Communicate any issues or concerns to Behavioral Health staff and management.
Ensure client, visitor, and state safety.
Document activities and services in a complete accurate and timely manner according to regulations.
Report any unsafe working conditions.
Ask for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved.
Maintain a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
Adhere to all safety, infection control, and employee health policies and procedures.
Attend required safety programs.
Appropriately and consistently use the personal protective equipment required of the job.
Know and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster, and other emergency situations.
Actively participate in regularly scheduled drills (Code Red, Green, etc.) and regulatory safety standards.
Complete and appropriately route incident reports in a timely manner.
Use equipment safely and appropriately.
Report and remove unsafe equipment/furniture.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to de-escalate situations safely and promptly.
Ability to write complete and accurate departmental reports.
Ability to respond effectively to stressful or emergent situations and manage time constraints.
Demonstrated cooperative, courteous, and dependable work habits with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Effective interpersonal communication skills—listening, verbal, and written.
Strong commitment to high-quality customer service.
Ability to plan, organize, and complete work in a timely and orderly manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Creative and positive problem‑solving skills.
Preferred Experience:
One (1) year of prior patient safety or security/criminal justice experience.
Experience in behavioral health settings.
Required Certifications:
Mandatory Reporter certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
Non‑violent Crisis Intervention certification.
Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians while performing their job duties.
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
Wellness programs
Education reimbursement
Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
Paid time off
Long- and short-term leave
Retirement planning
Life insurance coverage
All benefits begin day 1 with no waiting period!
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
