Travel Electrophysiology Technician
Kansas City, Missouri
Crittenton Children's Center

Behavioral Health Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Facility Type: Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital (Magnet)
Beds: 46 staffed beds
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in an acute inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit caring for patients ages 3-18.
• Average daily census: 30 patients
• Staffing ratio: 1:4 during day/weekend shifts, 1:6 at night
• Nursing teams (RNs and Behavioral Health Techs) onsite 24/7; physicians and therapists onsite during business hours
• Floating within service line as needed
• Weekend rotation required
• Holiday work required if it falls on scheduled days
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Local candidates not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from facility
• No pending state license accepted
• Maximum return-to-office (RTO) restriction: no more than 7 days
• Guaranteed minimum: 3 shifts per 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of Electrophysiology Technician experience within the last year
• Behavioral Health Technician experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required; will be provided if needed
  • MANDT or CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) required; MANDT can be provided if needed

Facility & Work Environment

• Pediatric psychiatric hospital with Magnet designation
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub colors: Techs wear pewter gray
• Free parking available
• Onsite pediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, RNs, and Behavioral Health Techs

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Must complete Missouri MOVECHS background check process (minimum 3 weeks, multi-step, requires candidate responsiveness)
• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide, nationwide, sex offender, and international searches if applicable
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Fingerprinting required for Illinois long-term care or rehab float assignments
• Education verification of highest related education required before start
• State-specific background checks and exclusions required for Missouri and Illinois placements
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including multiple substances, must remain valid throughout assignment
• Physical exam within 1 year of start required
• Fit mask (N95) testing required and can be completed onsite
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Annual compliance documents and training modules required, including HIPAA, hand hygiene, dress code, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance education
• Skills checklist and unit-specific competency exams required within 1 year of start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be responsive and complete all required documentation promptly to avoid cancellation or delayed start
• Must upload required documentation such as photo badge, employment application, and various facility-specific forms prior to start
• No on-call requirement
• No floating to sister facilities outside service line
• Candidates must adhere to facility policies including fingernail and dress code policies

This position is ideal for Behavioral Health Techs with pediatric or adolescent inpatient experience seeking a travel contract in a specialized pediatric psychiatric setting.